Freedom Credit Union Appoints Jennifer McPherson VP of Human Resources

Jennifer McPherson

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union named Jennifer McPherson its new vice president of Human Resources. She brings more than 20 years of human resources leadership experience in the financial services and healthcare industries to the organization.

“Jennifer’s experience and leadership will help us continue investing in our employees, who are at the heart of the service we provide our members,” said Glenn Welch, president and CEO of Freedom Credit Union. “Her expertise will strengthen our organization as we continue to grow while remaining committed to delivering the personalized service our members expect.”

In her role, McPherson oversees recruitment, compensation, benefits, compliance, and human resources operations. She partners with leadership to attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a workplace culture that supports exceptional service for Freedom’s members.

Before joining Freedom Credit Union, McPherson served as HR operations manager and HR business partner at Farm Credit Financial Partners Inc., where she managed compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee relations. She also served as total rewards manager at Health New England and spent nearly a decade as an HR generalist at Pioneer Valley Federal Credit Union.

McPherson’s experience in talent development, organizational culture, and strategic human resources is expected to help Freedom continue attracting and retaining a skilled workforce dedicated to serving members and supporting the communities the credit union serves.

McPherson was recognized as a Credit Union Magazine Credit Union Rock Star in 2017 and holds SHRM certified professional (SHRM-CP) and professional in human resources (PHR) certifications. She is active in community service initiatives focused on financial literacy, education, and workforce development, and is pursuing a degree in human resource management at Bay Path University.