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A Chat With The Chief
"2009 in Review"
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"In the midst of uncertainty, domestic & global economic slowdown, & stress in many agricultural industries, Farm Credit Services of Illinois is standing strong! Our portfolio quality, capital position, and operating efficiency put us in an enviable position." Read More. . . |
Farm Credit System Delivers Second Most Profitable Year In 2009 |
Although both the economy and certain agricultural sectors stumbled during 2009, the Farm Credit System reported combined net income of $2.850 billion for the year ended December 31, 2009. Read More . . . |
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Customer Connection: Meet Gary & Cheryl Niemeyer of Auburn, IL
"My father drilled into my head the necessity of hard work and finishing jobs.
As years have gone by, I have found that finishing hard is essential to achieving success." |
 Garry was named a Prairie Farmer "Master Farmer" at an awards recognition luncheon in Bloomington on March 10. Garry and his wife, Cheryl, farm corn and soybeans in Auburn and have 3 children - Angela, Stephanie, and Timothy. Read More... |
Board Appoints Schneider As New Director |
 The Farm Credit Services of Illinois board of directors appointed K. Bridget Schneider, of Lincoln, as an outside director at the January board meeting. Bridget will complete the outside director term that expires on December 31, 2012 that was previously held by Dr. Kim Harris, of Carbondale.
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  Farm Credit lost two dedicated & long-serving collea-gues in January.Gary States, an appraiser based in Cisne, & Don Forrest, a Mahomet loan officer, collectively worked more than 50 years with Farm Credit.Their passing is a poignant reminder to the fragility of life in this world.We miss their friendship and kindred spirit & continue to keep their families in our thoughts and prayers. Read More . . . |
Staff In The Spotlight: Sheila Wallace
Meet a Farm Credit team member that is also a triathlete and an entrepreneur.
"I have learned that life is not measured by "things" but rather by relationships and by
helping each other." |
 Sheila Wallace is vice president of financial services in the Albion Branch Office. When she's not meeting with Farm Credit customers, she's competing in triathlons and busy running the family restaurant, Smokehouse BBQ in Albion, with her husband, Scott. Read More... |
| FCS Team Milestones |
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We salute these employees who reached milestones in their years of Farm Credit service between October 1, 2009 and March 15, 2010:
30 YEARS:
John Hartman, Lincoln Branch Lending
25 YEARS:
Mark Metz, Jacksonville Branch Lending & Regional Vice President
Bridgot Giles, Effingham Branch Lending
15 YEARS:
Becky Green, Effingham Branch Crop Insurance
Don Schuette, Carlinville Branch Lending
10 YEARS:
Ryan Berg, Mahomet Field Operations
Brenda Martin, Paris Branch Lending
Diane Triplett, Decatur Branch Crop Insurance
5 YEARS:
Brent Becker, Paris Branch Crop Insurance
Eric Brammeier, Nashville & Red Bud Branches Crop Insurance
Bill Brumleve, Effingham Branch Crop Insurance
Tom Foran, Springfield Branch Crop Insurance
Phil Heath, Harrisburg & Benton Branches Crop Insurance
Joe Luechtefeld, Belleville Branch Crop Insurance
Margie Menacher, Mahomet Marketing
Sherri Tomhave, Jacksonville Branch Crop Insurance
Jack Young, Decatur Branch Crop Insurance |
| Welcome Aboard! |
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Meet the newest members of the staff team who joined Farm Credit Services of Illinois since October 1, 2009. Read More . . . |
| FCS Snapshots - Red Bud's "Ribbon Cutting" Ceremony |
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A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held February 22, 2009 at the newly constructed 5,500 square foot branch office located in Red Bud's East Industrial Park.
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| Want To Visit About Interest Rates, Loan Products, or Crop Insurance? |
Make an online request to get a quote on today's interest rates or request that a loan officer or crop insurance specialist contact you by filling out a form at our Request Center.
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Thank you for reading Farm Credit "essentials". We welcome your candid feedback and suggestions for future editions. Email your reactions and ideas to info@fcsillinois.com.
The new production schedule of "essentials" is March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. |
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