Purdue Federal Credit Union welcomes Chris Holford to Board of Directors
- By: Purdue Federal Credit Union
- Last Updated: April 22, 2026
Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Holford to its Board of Directors, bringing extensive leadership experience in higher education and a deep commitment to community impact.
Holford currently serves as a Chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, where he has championed innovation in education, strengthened community engagement, and prioritized student success. With more than 25 years of living and raising a family in Northwest Indiana and over a decade in leadership at Purdue University Northwest, Holford brings a strong understanding of the region and its evolving needs.
In addition to his role at Purdue University Northwest, Holford is actively engaged in the Northwest Indiana community, serving on several local boards and organizations focused on economic development, education and community advancement.
Holford has maintained a strong interest in the economic health and opportunity of communities in the region. With Purdue Federal Credit Union continuing to expand its presence locally, he believes his experiences will allow him to provide valuable insight and perspective to the board. Purdue Federal Credit Union is confident that Holford’s leadership, vision and dedication to education and community development will help guide the organization as it continues to grow and serve its members.
Purdue Federal is dedicated to fostering trust and lifelong partnerships through its mission of “people helping people.” To learn more about Purdue Federal and its commitment to members and communities, visit purduefed.com.
About Purdue Federal Credit Union
Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) was founded on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus in 1969. Purdue Federal’s membership base includes students, faculty and staff, and communities where Purdue University and its regional campuses operate. The credit union is a member-owned financial cooperative with more than 110,000 members nationwide and assets of approximately $2 billion.