Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) is pleased to announce the promotion of two key executives in their leadership team. Mathew (Matt) Reed has been promoted to Vice President of IT. Matt’s leadership has been instrumental in the growth and innovation within Purdue Federal’s IT department. He has taken ownership of the Digital Banking platform and has significantly enhanced the credit union's data utilization across all business lines. Additionally, Matt played a crucial role in the successful core system conversion that Purdue Federal underwent in 2023. Matt graduated from Purdue University in 2004 with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and earned his MBA from Purdue in 2011. In 2004, Matt began his career as a software engineer at Med Institute (now Cook Research). In 2013, he transitioned into management overseeing the Data Management team at Cook. Matt joined Purdue Federal in 2016 as the Manager of the IT Business Solutions team. He then became AVP of the same team in 2018.
James (Jim) Whelan has been promoted to Vice President of Accounting and Finance. Jim’s dedication and strategic vision have been vital to Purdue Federal’s financial health. In his new role, he will manage the credit union's investment portfolios, working closely with the executive leadership team to ensure continued growth and stability. After graduating from West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School, Jim graduated from Purdue University in 2011 with a finance degree. He later earned his MBA from Purdue as well. Jim began his career at Purdue Federal in 2011 as a Member Consultant. He quickly advanced to roles in the mortgage department, serving as a Processor and Secondary Market Specialist. Jim also held positions as a Financial Analyst and Credit Analyst before moving into management in 2018 as Treasury/Finance Manager. Jim also currently serves as Treasurer for United Way of Greater Lafayette.
These promotions reflect Purdue Federal’s commitment to recognizing and nurturing talent within the organization. Both Matt and Jim have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication, significantly contributing to the credit union's success. Their promotions will help drive innovation, enhance member services, and support the continued growth and strategic direction of the credit union.
