There should be no confusion on why he took this job. He doesn't appear to be the money type. He was asked why and literally answered this question under testimony. He owed the BOR and was indebted to them for naming the building after his wife. Again, this was known by the BOr, his pick was not accidental, his cooperation was guaranteed in advance.
He may be a nice man, but he was the wrong man for this job. Unless you were the bor.