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Management Team
With almost 100 years of experience, the Executive Management Team
for GreenStone Farm Credit Services is a tenured, talented, and knowledgeable
leadership group. They possess the skills needed to guide GreenStone in
the 21st Century and to make its vision "to be rural America's first
choice for financial services" a reality.
These individuals have helped customers during the up-and-down cycles
of agriculture. Through their leadership, GreenStone Farm Credit Services
is committed to promoting the success of its customers and financing the
growth of rural America.
Market Place Delivery Team
David B. Armstrong
Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer reports directly to the Board of Directors and
provides executive leadership to the organization. The position is charged with
the responsibility to effectively manage the organization to fulfill its vision
and mission. This includes planning, organizing, and insuring proper controls are
in place that optimize the utilization of financial, physical, technical, and
human resources in support of the vision and mission.
Dave has over 25 years of experience with Farm Credit Services in Michigan.
After his graduation from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Animal Science, he started his Farm Credit career as a loan officer
for the Production Credit Association of Southeastern Michigan in 1981.
In 1985 he transferred to Farm Credit Services of East Central Michigan
and assumed a branch manager role until 1993 when he was promoted to Vice
President of Sales and Marketing. In 1996 he was named the Chief Executive
Officer of East Central Michigan and served in that role until 1999 when
the four organizations in Michigan merged to form GreenStone Farm Credit
Services. He served as the Executive Vice President of Customer Delivery until being named
Chief Executive Officer Effective January 2, 2009.
He completed the Graduate School of Banking program at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison and is a former board member of the MSU College of
Ag and Natural Resources Alumni Association.
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Jack W. Kelly
Executive Vice President Customer Delivery
As the Executive Vice President of Customer Delivery, Jack plans, organizes,
and directs the organization's marketplace performance in support of its mission,
strategic and business plan objectives. He develops and provides guidance for the
implementation of all sales and marketing programs and is responsible for retail
field operations, which include product and service delivery across all market segments.
He is also responsible for achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
Jack has been with Farm Credit Services for over 22 years. He started his career
as a Loan Officer for Farm Credit Services of Mid-Michigan in 1986. Since that time,
he has held several positions in Farm Credit Services Associations in Michigan and
southern California including Loan Officer, Branch Manager, Manager of Credit Processing,
Director of Audit, Director of Information Services, Sr. Vice President of Customer
Support Systems, and Sr. VP/Executive Director Joint Association Technology Development
unit. He now serves as the Executive Vice President of Customer Delivery.
Jack is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Agriculture
with additional specialty work in process management. He is a recent past member
of the Board of Directors of the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Alumni Association.
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Gerald A. Brian
Sr. Vice President
Chief Credit Officer
As Chief Credit Officer, Jerry is responsible for maintaining sound lending
operations including underwriting, approvals, credit policies and procedures,
and credit administration. He provides leadership and communications for
Association credit direction, lending philosophy, and risk management. He
also develops and assists in conducting credit education and training and
coordinates the Association response to its internal credit review programs.
Jerry started his Farm Credit career in 1971 as an assistant manager at
the Federal Land Bank Association of Hillsdale. He then went to Farm Credit
Services in St. Paul in 1978 as a Supervisory Reviewer and was named Associate
Vice President in 1982. During 1985 and part of 1986 he worked for the National
Bank of Commerce in Mankato, Minnesota and returned to Farm Credit in 1986
as Director of Special Credit for Farm Credit Services in Mankato. He served
as their Chief Credit Officer from 1988 to 1991 when he came to Michigan
and became the Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for Farm Credit
Services of West Michigan. In 1999 he was named the Chief Credit Officer
for GreenStone with the merger of the Michigan Farm Credit organizations.
Jerry is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science
degree from the College of Agriculture.
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Brook E. Walsh
Sr. Vice President
Chief Information Officer
As Chief Information Officer, Brook is responsible for defining and developing
business solutions that will enable GreenStone to achieve its strategic goals,
delivering cost savings through improved processes and helping to drive additional
revenue through IT innovation. Brook also serves as the Executive Director of the
BGM Technology Collaboration. The BGM Technology Collaboration is owned and operated
by four Farm Credit Associations, including GreenStone. The mission of the BGM Technology
Collaboration is to promote the business success of the Association Partners through
the efficient and effective delivery of retail applications and technical systems.
Brook assumed full responsibilities as the Chief information Officer in November
2008. Prior to joining Greenstone FCS, Mr. Walsh served as the Chief Technology & Security
Officer for Valley Baptist Health System. Prior positions also include senior
technology management roles with Borders Group, USF Corporation, and Fifth Third Bank.
Brook earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Public Policy and Masters of Business
Administration from Michigan State University. In addition, he holds numerous
technology certifications and is an active member of several professional organizations
that represent state-of-the-art development and networking in the field of information
technology and security.
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Bethany L. Barker, SPHR
Sr. Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer
Beth provides the broad workforce management focus that supports GreenStone’s
efforts to be a marketplace leader and a desirable place to work. Her HR
team provides services to Association managers and employees, including
organizational assessment and planning, performance management, recruitment/selection,
training and development, compensation and employee relations. Beth is committed
to promoting a work environment that focuses on employee satisfaction and
organizational effectiveness.
“We strive to hire employees who are bright, hardworking, have strong
interpersonal relationship skills and otherwise fit our business culture.
The organization places high value on career-oriented employees and will
support their personal and professional development. We foster teamwork,
but also value and reward individual accomplishments. When possible, the
organization will promote from within, based upon demonstrated performance
qualifications. We value all staff members as individuals and recognize
that our diversity of background, experiences, and ideas enrich the organization
as a whole.”
Beth has led the HR function for GreenStone since 1998 and has 17 years
of human resources experience. She is a member of the Society of Human Resources
Management and the Human Resources Management Association of Mid Michigan.
Beth graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Psychology and Human Resources Management.
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Melissa A. Stolicker
Sr. Vice President
Chief Internal Auditor
As the Vice President of Internal Audit, Melissa’s primary purpose
is to design, plan, implement, and monitor an all inclusive audit program
for GreenStone. The audit program includes a risk based approach to evaluating
credit, collateral, financial, technology, and operational internal controls.
The audit process will be designed to ensure regulatory compliance and enhance
GreenStone’s overall financial soundness.
Melissa is a certified public accountant and has over 12 years of public
accounting and auditing experience, with a major focus in the financial
institutions industry. She is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s,
Michigan Association of CPA’s, and the Institute for Internal Auditors.
She graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business Administration.
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Travis D. Jones
Sr. Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer, Travis provides strategic and operational leadership
to issues affecting the organization’s long range financial viability, as well
as day-to-day financial activities. He leads the organization’s financial operations,
including loan pricing, cash management, accounting, tax and financial analysis, and
reporting. He also directs the organization’s financial and capital planning
and utilization.
Travis began his career in 1989 in public accounting with Deloitte & Touche
located in Lansing, Michigan. In 1993, he joined Republic Bancorp Inc.
headquartered in Owosso, Michigan. He served as Audit Manager, Financial
Reporting Officer, Risk Management Officer, and finally Vice President and
Corporate Controller during his 14 years with the banking organization.
After Republic’s merger with Citizens Bank in December 2006, he served
as a Vice President and Accounting Administration Manager. He joined GreenStone
in September 2007.
Travis is a certified public accountant and a graduate of the University of
Michigan with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
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Peter L. Lemmer
Sr. Vice President
Chief Legal Counsel
As Chief Legal Counsel, Pete provides advice and counsel on any legal, regulatory,
or legislative matter or problems involving GreenStone FCS and acts as the chief in-house
legal advisor of the organization. He advises and renders opinions to top management with
respect to legal implications involved in establishing or changing company policy. He also
works with representatives from various departments on developing and modifying practices
and procedures to conform to legal and regulatory requirements.
Pete assumed full responsibilities as the Chief Legal Counsel in September 2008. He has
24 years of experience as an attorney, of which he served 17 years in the position of Chief
Legal Counsel, primarily in diversified financial organizations. He has managed all aspects
of in-house and outside legal matters and is experienced with federal and state laws and
regulations pertaining to the banking industry and publically held companies.
Pete attended the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado, graduated from Villanova
University in Pennsylvania, and obtained a Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School
in Lansing, Michigan. He is a member of the Michigan Bar Association, Michigan League of
Savings Institutions, and American Corporate Counsel Association.
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Market Place Delivery Team:
- Dennis McDonald, Sr. Vice President, AgriConsumer Market
- Leo Pasch, Vice President Financial Services
- Tom Judd, Regional Vice President, North Region
- Ron Musselman, Regional Vice President, Southeast Region
- Bert Sheridan, Regional Vice President, West Region
- Randy Stec, Regional Vice President, East Region
- Carl Treml, Regional Vice President, Northeast Region
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