Jim Wookey Jim Wookey

Jim Wookey will become the next president/CEO of the $1.9 billion WESTconsin Credit Union of Menomonie, Wis., in September.

He will succeed Lora Benrud, who plans to retire after 40 years of service. Starting at WESTconsin as a part-time teller in 1984, Benrud has worked in several positions, including vice president of human resources and member services and CFO. She was appointed CEO in August 2014.

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