WESTconsin Leadership Team
Corporate Team
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Jim Wookey
Chief Executive Officer
Meet Jim
Jim Wookey
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Wookey has been an employee of WESTconsin Credit Union since 1994. He obtained his education from the University of Iowa with an emphasis in Business Administration. Jim also received his designation as a Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) in 2006. He is involved with local organizations, such as Menomonie Rotary Clubs, Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce events, the Hudson Hot Air Affair Committee, Hudson WI Lion's Club, and many other community efforts. In his personal time, Jim enjoys golfing, walking and hiking, reading mystery novels, and spending quality time with his family.
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Niki Yarrington
Chief Talent OfficerMeet Niki
Niki Yarrington
Chief Talent Officer
Niki Yarrington has been working at WESTconsin since 2003, and was promoted to the credit union’s Corporate Team in November 2012. Niki possesses a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, and has a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. She serves on the grant committee for the Community Foundation of Dunn County. In her free time, Niki enjoys traveling, camping and family activities.
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Jerilyn Kinderman
Chief Financial OfficerMeet Jerilyn
Jerilyn Kinderman
Chief Financial Officer
Jerilyn Kinderman was hired as CFO in May 2014. Jerilyn is a graduate of University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a Bachelor degree in accounting and minor in management. Her community involvements include serving on the Board of Directors for the L.E. Phillips Senior Center in Eau Claire. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling and volunteering.
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Stephanie Rasmussen
Chief Experience OfficerMeet Stephanie
Stephanie Rasmussen
Chief Experience Officer
Stephanie Rasmussen has been working at WESTconsin since 2016. Stephanie possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and English Literature from University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. She is also a Certified Credit Union Marketing Executive. She is a Board Member of the Dunn County Community Foundation and a strong supporter of Junior Achievement. Stephanie’s interests include spending time with her family and her 5 dogs.
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Scott Giltner
Chief Lending OfficerMeet Scott
Scott Giltner
Chief Lending Officer
Scott Giltner joined WESTconsin’s Corporate Team in June 2019, and possesses nearly 40 years of lending management experience. Scott is a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Scott has a long history of community involvement and serving the financial services industry through state and national engagement. He and his wife reside in Hudson, and he enjoys being a grandfather, traveling with his family, hiking and bike riding local trails, all Wisconsin sports teams, and a love for live music.
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Kevin Hall
Chief Information OfficerMeet Kevin
Kevin Hall
Chief Information Officer
Kevin Hall joined WESTconsin’s Corporate Team in May 2023, originally joining the credit union in May 2021 as Vice President of Information Technology. He has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and has earned and maintains a CISSP certification. Kevin’s hobbies include skiing, hiking, soccer, and spending time with his wife and daughter.
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Russ Blasius
Chief Operations OfficerRuss Blasius
Chief Operations Officer
Board of Directors
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Gerald Wolf
Elmwood - Chairperson
Meet Gerald
Gerald Wolf
Elmwood - Chairperson
Jerry Wolf was born and raised in rural Elmwood, Wisconsin. He graduated from Elmwood High School in 1975, then began his career in agriculture by farming on the 200-acre Wolf family dairy farm that has been operated by the family for over 140 years. Wolf completed Chippewa Valley Technical College adult agriculture classes, and the Director Leadership Program when serving on Countryside Cooperative’s Board of Directors for five years.
Wolf farms in partnership with his brother, Chuck, as Sunnyview Dairy, which has been certified organic since 1998. Sunnyview received the Dunn County Farm Family of the Year from the Menomonie Chamber of Commerce in 2003, and in 2006, hosted the Dunn County Dairy Breakfast. In the fall of 2018, Wolf and his family retired from milking cows and the herd was dispersed. They continue to grow and market organic corn, barley, and straw.
Wolf has served on the Countryside (ALCIVIA) Co-op Young Producers, Countryside Co-op, and the Dunn County Dairy Promotion boards. He’s also an active member of St. Henry’s Parish and the Elmwood FFA Alumni Association. He and his wife Tammy are blessed to have all three of their children and their spouses living close, along with their six grandchildren.
Wolf has been a member of WESTconsin Credit Union since 1993. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2005 and currently serves as Chairperson. Wolf also serves as a member of the WESTconsin Realty & WESTconsin Title and Cyber Security Committees.
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Karen Flug
Menomonie - Vice ChairpersonMeet Karen
Karen Flug
Menomonie - Vice Chairperson
Karen has been a member of WESTconsin Credit Union since 1997. She was elected to the Board of Directors in 2019. Karen was born and raised in Menomonie. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and an MBA from UW-Eau Claire. As a senior healthcare executive with over 29 year’s leadership, general management and P&L experience, Karen has a successful track record of growing businesses and building relationships. Karen currently is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at First Fertility. Karen previously served on local advisory boards including the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Finance and Accounting Department Advisory Board and the Sacred Heart Hospital Advisory Board.
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Colleen Mensing
Menomonie - SecretaryMeet Colleen
Colleen Mensing
Menomonie - Secretary
Colleen has been a member of WESTconsin Credit Union since 1980 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2008. Colleen was born and raised in Menomonie, Wisconsin. After graduating from Menomonie High School in 1980, she attended the Chippewa Valley Technical College and received an associate degree in accounting. Colleen retired from the United States Department of Agriculture in 2018 after 35 years with the agency. She has received many awards including Certificates of Merit from USDA for contributing substantially to Wisconsin Agriculture and continued delivery of services to Dunn County producers. Colleen is currently the Treasurer for the Town of Spring Brook and is a member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association.
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Todd Leipnitz
Menomonie - TreasurerMeet Todd
Todd Leipnitz
Menomonie - Treasurer
Todd has been a member of WESTconsin Credit Union since 1986 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2008. He attended UW-Madison earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry. After earning his DDS degree at the University of Minnesota, Todd is now self-employed at Leipnitz Dental. Todd is a member of Cedarbrook Church, Red Cedar Pheasants Forever, and Ducks Unlimited. He has also served on the advisory board for Chippewa Valley Technical College’s dental hygiene program.
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Dale Dahlke
Knapp - DirectorMeet Dale
Dale Dahlke
Knapp - Director
Dale has been a member of WESTconsin Credit Union since 1995. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2005. He served in the U.S. Army and the Wisconsin National Guard. He graduated from UW-Platteville and taught for seven years in Watertown, WI. He taught Biology and Anatomy/Physiology and coached track and field for 30 years at Menomonie High School, retiring in 2003. He then served two years as Activities Director at Menomonie High School, and four years at UW-Stout with Educational Talent Search. Dale is a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Clearwater Trout Unlimited Board of Directors, WAV (Water Action Volunteer) with Wisconsin DNR, and School District of Menomonie Area Board member.
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Sarah Noreen
River Falls - Director
Meet Sarah
Sarah Noreen
River Falls - Director
Sarah has been a member of WESTconsin Credit Union since 1985 and began serving on the Board of Directors in 2020. She attended University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Spanish. Sarah earned her Master of Arts degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from Northern Arizona University. She is a Communication Skills Instructor at Northwood Technical College. In addition, Sarah teaches driver's education in Hudson and River Falls. She is a member and volunteer of First Congregational United Church of Christ in River Falls, and a volunteer for Sporting World, a non-profit benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin.
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Jesse Singerhouse
Menomonie - DirectorMeet Jesse
Jesse Singerhouse
Menomonie - Director
Jesse Singerhouse is a lifelong Menomonie resident, attending Menomonie High School. He received his undergraduate degree from UW-River Falls, as well as a Master of Business Administration. After college, he interned with Dunn Energy Cooperative where he is still employed today 24 years later.
Singerhouse is currently the General Manager/CEO at Dunn Energy Cooperative. He and his wife have three children, two attend Chippewa Valley Technical College and work in the medical field while his youngest is a student at Menomonie High School. Singerhouse and his family live on a small beef and sheep farm south of Menomonie that has been in the family for nearly 90 years. He has been involved in local organizations, including the local Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau, 4-H and FFA programs, Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Workforce Development Board, Rotary Club of Menomonie, and his local church.