Planters Bank Andrew Whalen Elected MYB Treasurer

Cleveland Banker Andrew Whalen to serve on Mississippi Young Bankers Council

JACKSON –Cleveland banker Andrew Whalen has been elected to serve as the Treasurer of the Mississippi Young Bankers, a section of the Mississippi Bankers Association.

Since 1950, Mississippi Young Bankers has been active in providing leadership development activities, supporting financial literacy programs of the MBA and its member banks. MYB members are involved in administering scholarship programs for high school and college students, supporting the MBA Education Foundation, and advocating policy positions important to a strong banking industry.

Whalen serves as president over the Cleveland and Ruleville markets for Planters Bank & Trust, where he’s been for 10 years.  He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Mississippi State University. He is also a graduate of the Mississippi School of Banking, and of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.  

As a part of the MYB treasurer position, Whalen will also serve on the MBA Education Foundation Board. In addition to his involvement with the MYB and MBA, Whalen serves as treasurer for the Cleveland Noon Lions Club. He is also active with the Mississippi State Bolivar County Alumni Chapter and a member of First Baptist Church.

Whalen and his wife, Emily, have a daughter, Molly Cate (6) and a son, Thomas (2).