Leann Schumacher, Lending Operations Coordinator

Lending Operations Coordinator

Why did you choose to work at HPFC? I choose Farm Credit because I grew up on a farm and this offered me the opportunity to be involved with agriculture. What is the best part about working at HPFC? The customers we serve and co-workers are the best to work with. What is your favorite…

Kaylee Schiffelbein, Operations Manager

Lending Operations Manager

Why did you choose to work at HPFC? After getting married, I was searching for a full‐time job that offered benefits since this was something my previous position at the local car dealership didn’t offer. I heard about the open position from a “friend of a friend” and decided to apply. I have always had…

Lydia Vierthaler, Credit Analyst

Credit Analyst

Why did you choose to work at HPFC? I chose to work for HPFC because I grew up on a farm and have always loved agriculture. Working for HPFC has also provided an opportunity for me to use my degree in agriculture. What is the best part about working at HPFC? The best part of…

Headshot of Kirk Green, Senior VP Appraiser

Senior VP Appraiser

Why did you choose to work at HPFC? Out of college, I wanted to work in a field that would benefit agriculture. I wasn’t able to farm, so the next best way was to do something that could help farmers. I started out as a loan officer but quickly learned that I enjoyed the appraisal…

Janel Schroeder, VP Operations

VP Operations

Why did you choose to work at HPFC? Farm Credit offered me the opportunity to utilize my education and begin my career in a business setting. Farm Credit also provided advancement opportunities and the added benefit of serving the farmers and ranchers in my hometown and surrounding areas. What is the best part about working…

Rob DeWeese, Chief Lending Officer

Chief Lending Officer (CLO)

Rob was named Chief Lending Officer in January 2017. Prior to 2017, he served as a Vice President. Rob attended Hutchison 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…

Chelsea Boyd, VP Operations

VP Operations

Why did you choose to work at HPFC? I grew up on a small farm/ranch in Southwest Kansas. Agriculture has always been a huge part of my life. I was fortunate my senior year of college to work part time for HPFC. AG lending was something I was interested in but after a few months…

Megan Cranwell, Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Why did you choose to work at HPFC? I chose to work at HPFC because I believe in the company and our mission. There is no better industry than agriculture to serve. What is the best part about working at HPFC? The best part about working at HPFC is the people. I am fortunate to…

Taylor Redinger, AVP Loan Officer

AVP Loan Officer

Why did you choose to work at HPFC? Growing up in Northwest Kansas, agriculture has always been important. When I saw the open position at HPFC in my hometown, I saw the opportunity to expand my career to specialize in agriculture and help local farmers/ranchers. What is the best part about working at HPFC? The…

Josh Mussman, VP Loan Officer

VP Loan Officer

Why did you choose to work at HPFC? I chose to work at HPFC because I always wanted to work in AG lending. HPFC seemed to be a good fit as Farm Credit is an AG lending specialist unlike most commercial lending institutions. This gave me the opportunity to work only with farmers and ranchers…