Jessica knows the banking needs of farmers from both sides of the fence. In addition to her 10+ years as a food and agribusinesses banker, she is an experienced farmer and part owner of a family-owned and -operated grain elevator and feed mill. Jessica earned her agriculture degree from Purdue University, is a graduate of the Indiana AgrIInstitute’s Agriculture Leadership Program, and is a member of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana. In the time she has left, Jessica volunteers with youth agriculture and leadership organizations.

Matt's “Office-With-a-View” would have to be the edge of a field, outside beneath silos of a grain elevator, or the cab of a combine talking through the pressures, possibilities, and joys of food and agribusiness. He specializes in agribusiness, grain merchandising, commodity warehousing, and ag service-provider operations. Matt’s life-long association with agricultural-based companies gives him a solid understanding of clients’ needs and building solutions that go beyond financing.

Matt believes living and working with ag partners in our communities is essential to our success and enjoys working with those who share similar passions. Matt’s community volunteer time has always focused on serving youth in agriculture and supporting our next generation of producers and agribusiness owners. He holds a BS degree from Purdue University in Agriculture Economics and has held leadership positions within banking and the Ag Marketing Division of Deere & Company for 20+ years.

There is a 100% chance that you can find Holly at the farm. Both her work life and home life involve production agriculture and farming. If you need someone to understand the ins and outs of your operation, then Holly is your lender! Holly has a strong credit-training background specific to production agriculture and both business and lending experience in family farm operations. Holly leverages this experience for her clients, working to provide stability during times of volatility.

Holly has a BS degree from Purdue University in Agriculture Finance and is a member of the Agribusiness Council Emerging Professionals, Indiana Farm Bureau and spends time volunteering for youth livestock organizations throughout the year.

Luke is outstanding in his field… Literally, he’s probably out standing in his field when he’s talking with his clients. Luke states, “My clients know that I get their business, because I run my own production business and have purchased, led, and sold large-scale farm businesses over my career, as well as spent 14 years directly lending to food and agriculture businesses.” From poultry and protein production to farm equipment manufacturing, Luke has developed a strong skillset to provide expertise in the food and agribusiness space.

Luke has a BS degree from The Ohio State University in Agribusiness and an MBA from Ohio University. He is actively involved in the Ohio agribusiness community and enjoys spending time volunteering for 4-H.

A banker with 36 years of experience across credit administration and lending, Doug brings a variety of disciplines to agribusiness finance. Doug spent the majority of his career focusing on underwriting a variety of agricultural enterprises across Indiana. Today, Doug leads the Food and Agribusiness credit team with a depth of knowledge both in finance and through owning and operating grain and hog operations.

Craig is dedicated to accuracy and providing credit solutions that provide the correct options for the long-term success of the agricultural operations that we serve. Craig has been involved in agriculture his entire life with experiences in grain, dairy, beef, and hog production, gaining experience and knowledge that he has leaned on during his professional career with First Financial Bank. Craig’s career started in lending at First Financial Bank, where he has spent over a decade working in food and agribusiness lending in both sales and credit capacities. Craig holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Food and Animal Agribusiness.

“If I hadn’t been in banking, I would’ve entered a career where I could support animals and livestock.” Instead, Julie Hall supports the Food and Agribusiness team as well as their clients through loan administration and business support. Julie started in the banking industry in 1983 at a Citizens State Bank, which eventually became First Financial, where she now works in the same banking center which she started in many years ago. Julie has over two decades of work in Food and Agribusiness and enjoys working with the team and clients in a variety of ways. If you need to get something done, call Julie!