James F. Whalen

James F. Whalen is a Senior Partner at Whalen Consulting Group, providing strategic CFO consulting to executive leadership across various sectors. With extensive experience in finance, operations, and technology, Whalen has served in diverse roles from start-ups to Fortune 100 corporations, emphasizing revenue growth and operational efficiencies. In addition to current consulting work, Whalen holds several board positions, including on the boards of SSM Health Care, Maryville University of Saint Louis, St. Louis Sports Commission, Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation, and Saint Louis Zoo Association. Previous executive roles include Senior Vice President at Mastercard Worldwide, Vice President at Zoltek Corporation, and leadership at Outsourcing Solutions and Dell Computer Company. Whalen earned a Master’s degree in Taxation from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Notre Dame.