Kevin has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2017. Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer of High Plains from 2011 – 2016. He has been employed in the Farm Credit System since 1995. Kevin has held numerous leadership positions in the Farm Credit System. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Audit Committee for AgVantis, Inc., a Farm Credit technology service provider which serves 7 Associations in 4 states. Kevin also serves on the Farm Credit Foundations Trust Committee providing fiduciary oversight of the human resources collaboration which serves more than 10,000 Farm Credit employees in 41 states.

Kevin’s background is rooted in finance and agriculture. After graduating from Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS, he began his banking career while earning his MBA from Wichita State University. Kevin grew up on a dairy farm near Bogue, KS and is still involved in his family’s farming operation in Northwest Kansas. Kevin and his wife, Jo, live in Hays, KS and have two grown sons. He enjoys spending time with his family, farming and traveling.

Roger was named Chief Credit Officer in July 2016. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President of Credit from 2000-2016. Roger began his career with Farm Credit as an FICB Trainee in 1984 after graduating from Fort Hays State University with a degree in agri-business. His lending career began as a loan officer for the PCA of South Central Kansas, the precursor to High Plains Farm Credit, in Dodge City. After a few years, he moved to the Central Kansas area where he served in various lending and management roles for Farm Credit. Going to work for High Plains Farm Credit in 2000 presented an opportunity to come full circle in his banking career, as he was back to the Association he originally started in.

Roger grew up in the South Central Kansas region and his career has allowed him the opportunity to still call it home today. His wife, Mary, also grew up in the area. They have two grown daughters, Lauren and Sarah. In his spare time, he enjoys farming and ranching and spending time with his family.

Rob was named Chief Lending Officer in January 2017. Prior to 2017, he served as a Vice President. Rob attended Hutchinson Community College and then graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in agri-business. He then began his Farm Credit career as a loan officer in 1993.

Rob grew up on a wheat and cattle farm in Kingman County where he attended Cunningham High School. Rob and his wife, Sheila, live in Kingman, KS and have three daughters, Allie, Grace and Marissa. In his spare time, Rob enjoys traveling, farming and spending time with family and friends.

Travis was named Chief Risk Officer in January 2017. He joined High Plains as a Pratt loan officer in 2011. His Farm Credit career began in 2008 with US AgBank in Wichita. He is a Kansas State University and Wichita State graduate, earning a BS in Animal Science and a BBA in Finance.

Travis and his wife, Michelle, live in Hays, KS with their two children, Trenton and Maycie. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and fishing. Travis appreciates the importance of agriculture in our everyday lives and takes pride in what Farm Credit does to help producers feed the world.

John was named Chief Financial Officer in January 2021. After attending Fort Hays State University, he began his career in education, eventually transitioning into the accounting field and earning his Certified Public Accountant credential.

John took advantage of an opportunity to become the Controller for High Plains Farm Credit in December 2017 after gaining over 3 years of experience working at a local public accounting firm. Growing up in a small town in Western Kansas, agriculture permeated virtually every aspect of daily life, giving him an appreciation of what farmers and ranchers do each and every day.

John, and his wife, Tonya, have two children, Addison and Gabriel. They enjoy the fact that they are able to raise a family close to the same small town where they each grew up. When he’s not working, John enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Consider Regional Vice President, KC Preisner, your native HPFC loan officer. More than two decades ago, he earned a degree in finance and banking and left college with the goal of serving farmers and ranchers. KC found the perfect spot to do just that when he joined the HPFC team. Since then, he’s enjoyed assisting a variety of local producers. From dryland operations and irrigated farms to cow-calf operations and feedyards, KC leverages his broad range of experience to help customers achieve their goals.

As a small-town Kansas native, Carla Miller has an appreciation for country life and for the farmers and ranchers she serves. More than three decades of experience in the Farm Credit System have equipped this Vice President Loan Officer with broad expertise in helping customers achieve their goals. The agricultural lifestyle runs generations deep within Carla, giving her a passion for serving producers with the same character, loyalty, and work ethic they demonstrate in feeding our nation and the world.

Get to know Matt Chaffin, your relationship-focused Vice President Loan Officer with more than 20 years of experience in ag finance. His roots on the family farm and decades of industry expertise provide Matt with the tools to help customers grow their operations. With a bachelor’s degree in finance and a Master of Business Administration, he enjoys serving as a trusted financial partner in our rural communities and looks forward to learning about your goals for your farm or ranch.

Analytical problem-solving and crunching the numbers are two of Amber Sanko’s top skills. But a heart for local producers and a relationship-focused approach to ag lending are what make her the perfect partner for farmers and ranchers. Her knowledge as Assistant Vice President Loan Officer is rooted in the 16 years of experience in ag conservation that pairs perfectly with her time in ag lending. As she shares her expertise and connects with customers, Amber is committed to learning about the unique needs of each farmer and developing solutions for success.

Local decisions benefiting customer-stockholders – that’s what it’s all about for Regional Vice President, Chase Ostmeyer. More than two decades ago, HPFC gave Chase his start as a young producer. Since that time, he’s been a firm believer in the cooperative system and its producer-centered focus. Today, Chase continues to deepen his roots on the family farm and connects this experience with a bachelor’s degree in finance, and a master’s degree in agribusiness; all with the aim of helping farmers and ranchers achieve their goals.

From the field to the office, Jay Ziegelmeier’s life is rooted in agriculture. As Vice President Loan Officer, Jay blends professional expertise with personal experience from the family farm he operates in Northwest Kansas. While keeping connected to the members he serves, Jay thrives on problem-solving for each loan and on helping young farmers get involved in the industry. His participation in the KLA Young Stockmen’s Academy and in Kansas Corn Corps provides industry expertise that pairs with hands-on farming experience and a team mentality, making Jay the right choice to be your ag lending partner.

Assistant Vice President Loan Officer, MariKate Crouch, has three passions in life: rope horses, beef cattle, and the success of HPFC customers. After growing up involved in several sectors of the beef industry, this Scott City native translated her ag experience into higher education. MariKate holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture business and master’s degree in agriculture business and economics. It’s this partnership of experience and education that makes MariKate a great partner for any farming or ranching operation.

Meet Ben Ramsey, your local loan officer with a passion for helping ag producers. With values of family and faith (and, of course, a love of sports) at the heart of his work, Ben understands the uniquely personal nature of each customer’s farm or ranch. He’s dedicated to providing excellent customer service and a high level of expertise. Thanks to bachelor’s and master’s degrees, paired with years of experience in the banking and ag industries, this Scott City native is the perfect partner for local producers.

For Eric Fox, life as Vice President Loan Officer is all about one mission: serving agricultural producers. This Larned native draws from his past experience of working on the family farm and his knowledge of the financial industry to help farmers and ranchers make sound decisions for their operations. Eric holds a degree in agribusiness and is equipped with years of experience in banking and ag – all with the goal of helping customers succeed both in the field and on their financial statements.

Vice President Loan Officer, Ryan Rewerts, has a head for numbers and a heart for local farmers and ranchers. His personal drive is rooted in the desire to build strong relationships with customers and to help them make sound financial decisions geared towards the growth of their operations. Degrees in agriculture and animal science, backed by nearly two decades of banking expertise, and experience helping on the family farm, provide Ryan with the tools to assist producers as they achieve their goals.

From sweeping out grain bins and dumping and weighing trucks, to serving farmers and ranchers as Vice President Loan Officer: Ag has always been part of life for Wade Gantz. His family owns and operates one of the oldest continually operated private grain companies in the U.S. and his childhood memories are filled with work experience there and on his grandpa’s farm. Today, Wade brings that passion for ag and industry knowledge as he supports producers, visiting their farmsteads, listening and learning about their operations, and partnering with them in achieving their goals.

With ag roots a lifetime deep, Sarah Linenberger’s industry knowledge began long before her role as Assistant Vice President Loan Officer. From her childhood on the family farm, to her college years spent studying business and economics, to her current service to local farmers and ranchers, Sarah holds producer success as a central part of life. In taking a relationship-focused approach to ag lending, she most enjoys building connections with customers, partnering with them as their families and operations grow.

In the same way that farmers and ranchers take pride in their operations, Assistant Vice President Loan Officer, Ashley Reinert, is proud of her role in assisting producers. Her early years on the family farm and continued involvement with her in-laws’ Ness County operation provides the foundation for her passion for the ag lifestyle. She brings this drive and personal experience to each customer relationship and her service to help their operations grow and thrive.

Meet Josh Mussman, Vice President Loan Officer. Josh grew up in Norton County and is your hometown ag lender with family farm roots. As a loan officer, Josh draws insight from his background in agribusiness, experience in the insurance industry, and years of working on the family farm. This combination equips Josh with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities local operations face. He enjoys heading out to customers’ farms and ranches and proudly supporting them as a specialized ag lending partner.

Visiting customers on the farm, connecting with them, and building relationships to foster continued success: It’s why Taylor Redinger loves working as a Vice President Loan Officer. This Phillipsburg native is passionate about putting customers first and providing exceptional service, customized to the needs of each farm or ranch. His degree in applied science and years of experience working in banking and ag make him the right partner as you grow your operation and achieve your goals.

From fourth grade ag news and market broadcaster to Vice President Loan Officer: Even from early childhood, Jason Osner’s passion has been for agriculture. With years of industry expertise and a background working in ag equipment leasing, Jason offers a unique understanding of the farmers and ranchers he serves. Rain or shine, he enjoys heading out to the field to see customers’ operations at work, creating strong partnerships and customized plans geared toward the producer’s success.

Hometown roots, a commitment to serving local producers, and a desire to learn about each operation are central to Weston Goyen’s work as Vice President Loan Officer. This Pratt native holds family farm ties that give him a strong understanding of farmers and ranchers in the area and their operation-specific needs. With more than a decade of experience in banking and ag lending, Weston offers personal knowledge paired with industry expertise to help customers achieve their unique goals.

Sixth-generation Kansas farmer, plus experience in teaching, equals Bjorn Halderson. This Vice President Loan Officer keeps his roots deep in agriculture while nurturing a passion for empowerment through education. In serving customer-stockholders, Bjorn brings a unique blend of expertise that opens doors for farmers and ranchers, making their visions possible. As he partners with local producers, Bjorn draws from his history as an educator, personal experience on the family farm, and years of expertise in the ag lending industry to create solutions focused on customer success.