West Lafayette, Ind. — (February 21, 2025) Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) recently announced the promotion of Jim Whelan to vice president/chief financial officer.
As vice president/chief financial officer, Whelan will provide leadership and strategy for the credit union’s finance and accounting teams as his predecessor, Senior Vice President Accounting and Finance Brian Musser nears retirement.
“In Jim’s 14 years with the credit union, he has tackled new opportunities with tenacity and a positive attitude,” said Musser. “His ability to understand and communicate complex financial information to people of varying knowledge levels is unmatched. I’m excited to witness everything Purdue Federal can achieve under Jim’s leadership.”
Whelan started as a Purdue Federal teller in February 2011 after earning his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University – West Lafayette. He quickly advanced, serving in roles within the mortgage, member business and finance teams. With each new position, Whelan sharpened his skills and demonstrated growth in his leadership abilities. In 2017, he rounded out his education with an Executive MBA from Purdue’s Krannert School of Business.
Whelan’s promotion demonstrates Purdue Federal’s commitment to leveraging internal talent for the benefit of the credit union and its members. For more information about the credit union, please visit www.purduefed.com.
About Purdue Federal Credit Union
Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) was founded on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus in 1969. Purdue Federal’s membership base includes students, faculty and staff, and communities where Purdue University and its regional campuses operate. The credit union is a member-owned financial cooperative with more than 107,000 members nationwide and assets of approximately $2 billion.