USDA guaranteed loans for rural businesses & the food supply chain

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.

Call Jessica: 260.445.2528

Zach Allen joined First Financial Bank as a Food and Agribusiness Relationship Manager in 2021. He has over 15 years of banking, lending, and credit experience with a special focus in commercial agriculture. Zach is native to West Central Indiana, a Purdue graduate, and grew up with a strong affiliation to production agriculture and agricultural lending.

Through his career and education, Zach has obtained expertise and relationships in both production agriculture as well as processing. He currently sits on the board of advisors for Indiana Dairy Producers and is the Treasurer for the Light for Levi Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping victims of traumatic brain injuries. Zach’s personal time is spent coaching youth sports and spending time with family.

Call Zach: 765.299.5354

With over 14 years of banking experience and a proven track record with Central Indiana businesses, Dee Lindsay has become an expert in helping local businesses grow and realize their financial goals. She is excited to join the Food & Agribusiness team and expand her scope nationwide. She focuses on the processing and manufacturing of agricultural commodities, inputs, and food products. She provides businesses with sound financial advice, advising them on their capital needs and overall financial picture.

Dee grew up in Northwest Indiana with a family background in agriculture supply and services. Dee maintains active involvement in several community organizations, and is part of Indiana AgrIInstitute’s Agriculture Leadership Program. Dee received her education from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Call Dee: 317.476.0777

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.

Call Craig: 812.663.0150

“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!

Call Julie: 765.331.2304