Sam Burns

Vice President Member Business Services
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A graduate of Purdue University and Graduate School of Banking at University of Wisconsin, Burns brings nearly 18 years of commercial banking experience to the credit union.

Burns can help businesses increase profitability and improve operating performance through experienced guidance as well as competitive business loans, deposit accounts and services.

He is active in the community, serving on the board for Junior Achievement and Chair of the Major Customers Committee, as well as past co-chair of the United Way of Greater Lafayette’s Community Investment Committee. 

Jon DeSmet

Account Vice President
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DeSmet is a graduate of Wabash College and the Graduate School of Banking at University of Wisconsin. He brings more than 15 years of banking experience to the credit union.

DeSmet looks forward to being a trusted advisor to real estate investors and business owners by using market experience and competitive loan terms to help accomplish their goals.

Outside the office, DeSmet coaches multiple youth sports.

Paula Reeves

Account Vice President
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A Lafayette native with a degree from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management, Paula Reeves brings more than 17 years of commercial banking experience to Purdue Federal. She is a community volunteer and Leadership Lafayette graduate.