MERIDEN, CN (September 25, 2014) – The Credit Union League of Connecticut has announced Chris Whalen as communication and public relations manager for the trade organization. In this position, Whalen is responsible for the overall communication and public outreach efforts by the League. He will work with Connecticut’s credit unions and bring awareness to consumers about the benefits of the financial cooperative movement.
Whalen brings to the League experience in marketing, social media, and brand awareness from Connex Credit Union. Whalen was recently the recipient of CO-OP Financial Services’ THINK Prize 14, a national credit union award. Whalen holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and an MBA in Business Policy and Strategic Leadership from the University of New Haven. He is currently a resident of Wallingford.
“We are excited to have Chris on board advocating for and increasing awareness of Connecticut’s credit unions,” said Jill Nowacki, president/CEO, Credit Union League of Connecticut. “His commitment and expertise is an asset to the League and Connecticut’s credit unions.”
About The Credit Union League of Connecticut:
Founded in 1935, the Credit Union League of Connecticut advocates and provides services for credit unions in Connecticut. Through proactive involvement in state and federal legislative and regulatory issues affecting credit unions, and with training and educational sessions on compliance, operations, human resources, and a variety of other areas, the League seeks to assist Connecticut credit unions in their pursuit of safety and soundness as they seek to provide superior service and help improve the financial lives of their members.