Alabama Farm Credit ACA

Thank you to Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce for having our VP, Director of Strategic Operations, Samantha Southerland, MBA,PMP, for this month’s lunch and learn event to talk all things marketing your business. Samantha spoke on the 5 "Knows" to leaverage your brand. These "Knows" include knowing your Goals, Niche, Audience, Media, and your Story. With over 10 years of expertise in the field, we were glad to see her pour into the many that attended. Check out the chamber upcoming lunch and learn events: https://lnkd.in/euAmbTbw

Join us in welcoming back Talladega Loan Officer, Kennedy Gibbs “My husband Bradley and I live on our family cattle operation in Ranburne, Alabama. We have a son, Sadler, and will be welcoming a new baby in January. I graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Agricultural Science and a minor in Poultry Science. I have spent time at a couple different Farm Credits associations, but I am thrilled to be back where it all started for me here at Alabama Farm Credit. I look forward to serving some familiar faces and getting to know some new people in an area near and dear to my heart!” We are so glad to have Kennedy back on the Alabama Farm Credit Team, serving the great folks in our Talladega branch area.

Join us in welcoming our 2024 summer interns! We are thrilled to have selected three students for the summer program, and we look forward to guiding them through a summer filled with hands-on learning, valuable networking opportunities, and exposure to the agricultural finance industry. Throughout the program, interns will gain practical experience related to lending, credit risk analysis, financial analysis, and much more. In addition, there will be opportunities to hear from experts in the industry through informational sessions and networking events. Our internship program is designed to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment conducive to developing professional skills. Our interns are Catherine Roberts, Logan Tharpe, and Kiera Collins. Each student brings unique perspectives, which will be invaluable to our association this summer. Keep reading to find out more about our summer interns. ? Catherine Roberts Catherine is a recent graduate from The University of Alabama in Huntsville where she majored in Studio Arts with a concentration in Animation and Drawing and minored in Creative Writing. “I have a love for graphic design, and a family history in agriculture. I am excited to learn more about the world of marketing during my summer with AFC.” ? Logan Tharpe Logan is from Madison, Alabama and currently a student at Auburn University, with plans to graduate in August of this year with a degree in Agriculture Business and Economics. “I am eager to use the classroom knowledge I have learned from Auburn and apply it in the real world during this internship. I am so excited to be joining the AFC family for the summer internship.” ? Kiera Collins Kiera is from Harvest Alabama and studying Agricultural Business and Economics at Auburn University. She is an upcoming senior and has involvements in several college of ag organizations. “I am excited to be with AFC this summer, because I want to gain well-rounded experience in the field of agricultural lending. Everyone at AFC is welcoming and supportive, I know I will have a positive and insightful experience!” ? We are excited to welcome the 2024 Alabama Farm Credit Summer Interns and can't wait to see the growth and success they will achieve throughout the program. Whether you have a strong interest in agricultural finance or are looking for a unique and meaningful summer experience, we encourage you to apply to the program in 2025.

We are pleased to announce that Megan Smith has been promoted to Loan Accounting Manager! With over two years of experience as Team Lead, Megan has elevated her role by including training, weekly team meetings, deal team meetings, and numerous enhancements to ensure accuracy within the Loan Accounting department. Her attention to detail and mastery of the Loan IQ platform is such a valuable asset to AFC. Recently completing Leadership Training with Power 2 Transform Consulting John Bentley, she has received high praise for her growth as a leader. Please join us in congratulating Megan on her milestone!

Join us in welcoming our new Tuscumbia Customer Service Representative, Kendra McDuffa “After 23 years in healthcare, I am excited to join the Alabama Farm Credit team. I am married to my wonderful husband Brandon, and we have 3 children, Blaine, Dacey and Brody. Together, we have 4 poultry houses and raise commercial and black angus cattle. I look forward to working with the 2% of individuals who feed and clothe America, because I am part of the 2%!” #alabamafarmcredit #TogetherWeGrow

Alabama Farm Credit has been empowering agriculture for over a century. ? Our mission is to provide reliable credit and financial services to farmers and ranchers while upholding core values of integrity, empathy, respect, and value. ? Our team at Alabama Farm Credit has personal ties to farming, and we ensure our products meet the unique needs of the agricultural community. ? Through our Patronage Program, we invest back into the community as a demonstration of our commitment to the members and cooperative principles. As we look ahead, we are committed to our mission and our community. Alabama Farm Credit is not just a financial institution; it's a partner in the success and sustainability of agriculture in our region. We are excited about the future and look forward to continuing to serve our members with integrity, empathy, respect, and value. Together, we will continue to grow and thrive for a brighter future. Thank you for your continued support of Alabama Farm Credit.

Did you know after high-school, special needs children have limited options to further their quality of life as a functioning individual of society? A behind the scenes look on set last week with our wonderful client Alabama Farm Credit ACA. We were given the opportunity to tell the story of a non profit program designed for special needs children & the role AFC played in believing in their vision before the world could. This program created a next step solution into the real world. Giving them hands on experience with EVERYTHING from raising chickens, creating a grocery list, and even interacting with the community and making the grocery hauls. We were grateful to be apart of this project and play a role in driving this impactful story home.

?Join us in welcoming our new VP, Finance and Accounting, Darryl Talley "Having grown up on a farm in Locust Fork Alabama, I attended Samford University.?My work experience includes public accounting and different industries.?I’m excited about using my experience, skills, and knowledge in a way to help America’s most important industry, farmers.?And I’m excited for the opportunity to do this with Alabama Farm Credit.” #alabamafarmcredit#TogetherWeGrow

Join us in welcoming back our Albertville Branch Operations Specialist, Hannah Pruitt "I am a Boaz native, where I live with my husband Darby, our son JT, and our dog Rip. I have been in banking for the past 28 years and enjoy being a part of helping members achieve their financial goals. I am so excited to be back at Alabama Farm Credit and to be a part of the AFC family again!” #alabamafarmcredit?#TogetherWeGrow?

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