Jim Wookey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and longtime employee at WESTconsin Credit Union has set plans for retirement later in 2027.   

Serving WESTconsin members and communities for over thirty-two years, Wookey began his career in 1994 as a Consumer and Mortgage Loan Officer at the River Falls office. He then served as Office Manager and Vice President of the New Richmond and Hudson offices. In 2011, Wookey was promoted to Chief Operations Officer (COO), a position he held leading up to being hired as CEO in 2024 becoming the fifth president in the company’s history. He has been an integral part of the credit union’s commitment to its mission, growth and community involvements during these years. And is steadfast towards continuing to build upon present and future successes for many years to come. 

 “I am proud and honored to have been part this wonderful organization throughout my professional career,” Wookey shared. “Witnessing and experiencing the many opportunities serving members along their financial journeys among the best team one could ask for has been especially rewarding, and I will miss everyone deeply,” he added. “I am excited about my upcoming retirement. And I am excited about the future ongoing success of WESTconsin Credit Union!”

In retirement, Wookey is looking forward to spending more time with his family. The Board of Directors extend their deepest gratitude to Wookey for his leadership and service to the credit union as well as wishing him the best in his next life chapter. A national executive recruiting firm will be partnering with the Board to lead the search for WESTconsin’s next CEO.