10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registration Open
1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
General Session #1: Creating A Customer Centric Culture For The Ultimate Customer Experience!; Scott Deming, Author
2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions #1
#1A: Technical Skills & Applications: Lending for Success; Ronnie Hucks, Sr. Learning Liaison, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank; Nathan Meiser, Ag Lending Manager, Horizon Farm Credit; Adam Wacker, Vice President Underwriting, FCS America
#1B: Sales & Relationship Management: One Team. One Voice. One Brand. A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating A Customer Centric Culture; Scott Deming, Author
#1C: Emerging Trends & Issues: Harnessing Strengths for Better Communication and Professional Growth; Angie Coleman, Organizational Development Consultant, FCCS
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Reception
6:00 p.m.
Dinner With Strangers Enjoy the company of attendees, speakers and colleagues you might not otherwise meet in the relaxed setting of a local restaurant. Chose from a variety of local restaurants. Sign up is easy--FCCS makes the arrangements, you select from a list of restaurants and pay your tab at the establishment.
7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Breakfast
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Registration Open
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
General Session #2: Lending in the Agricultural Marketplace--2024 and Beyond; Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance-Virginia Tech
9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions #2
#2B: Sales & Relationship Management: Insights from High-Performing Officers; Jordan Deters, VP Lending, Farm Credit Illinois; Mark Purfeerst, Financial Officer, Compeer; Kyle Watts, VP Branch Manager, Texas Farm Credit
#2A/#2C: Emerging Trends & Issues: Getting Comfortable With The Uncomfortable; Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance Virginia Tech
10:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Refreshment Break
11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions #3
#3A: Technical Skills & Applications: Lending Focused Roundtable Discussion
Facilitators: Kimberly Clum, VP Credit, GreenStone Farm Credit Services; Paul Fowler, COO, AgTexas Farm Credit; Alyssa Hartzell, Ag Lending Manager, Horizon Farm Credit
#3B: Sales & Relationship Management: Sales Focused Roundtable Discussion
Facilitators: Gary Coleman, RVP Agricultural Lending, Farm Credit Mid-America; Jennifer Ferris, Financial Officer, Farm Credit Mid-America; Rich Miska, VP Core Markets, Compeer Financial; Kyle Watts, Branch Manager, Texas Farm Credit
#3C: Emerging Trends & Issues: Trends & Issues Roundtable Discussion
Facilitators: Gary Grosdidier, Owner, Resource GG; Josh Krupa, Regional Vice Presidt II, Capital Farm Credit; Rebecca Wood, SVP Business Solutions Manager, AgSouth Farm Credit
12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
General Session #3: Accelerate 2050: The Future of Agriculture; Mitch Frazier, President & CEO, AgriNovus
2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Breakout Sessions #4
#4A: Technical Skills & Applications: Eligibility Requirements; Wes Sutton, General Counsel, Capital Farm Credit
#4B: Sales & Relationship Management: Mastering Vertical Communication: Strategies for Effective Communication with Superiors; Aaron Tigert, Reg. VP Ag Lending and Insurance, Compeer
#4C: Emerging Trends: Change, Choice, and Consequences; Maria Baumgartner, Professional Development Manager, Farm Credit Mid-America
7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Breakfast
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Registration Open
8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions #5
#5A: Technical Skills & Applications: Asking Good Questions for Good Credit Decisions: Helping you Understand the Why; Ed Frey, Member/Owner, Credit Review Group LLC
#5B: Sales & Relationship Management: Innovative Go-To-Market Strategies; David Binerer, Portfolio Management Analyst, Farm Credit Services of America; Anne Brummett, Business Insights Analysis Manager, Farm Credit Services of America; Micah Mensing, Customer Education Manager, Farm Credit Mid-America; Cam Rowe, Ag Tech Partner, Compeer Financial; Landon Shroyer, Ag Tech Partner, Compeer Financial
#5C: Emerging Trends & Issues: Data Insights into Producers' Decisions; Dr. Brady Brewer, Associate professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
General Session #4: The Ultimate Game Changer: How To Lead From The Heart With Empathy; Christopher Connors, Author