The Bridge

In 2023 and 2024, Beacon partnered with Omaha’s Inclusive Communities team to plan for some educational workshops. The first of these was held on January 17, 2024 and focused on Identity & Intersectionality and Implicit Bias. In this podcast, two Beacon members who participated in this workshop share their key takeaways. 

Happy New year! On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots , we’re joined by John Regentin, VP of Experiential Leadership at FCCS. His focus is to provide organizational development, experiential learning, leadership development, coaching and facilitation to people across the country. Roots was lucky enough to work with John through our brand-new program in 2023 called Building Roots. Listen to the...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we’re joined by Jud Jesske, SVP Business Development-Commercial Protein. This is the final episode in our series called ‘Bridging the Gap’ where our goal is to share the story of unique business units with Roots listeners. Jud gives us an inside look at the beef and swine operations our commercial protein team serves. You’ll be able to hear right away...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we’re joined by Chris Obermeyer, VP Credit Operations and Major Evan Perperis of the U.S. Army Special Forces. Evan shares his timeline of his military career, and how his military training works as guidance on leadership, problem solving and perseverance in all aspects of his life. The Patriot ERG mission statement describes our group as a community of one...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we’re joined by Megan Sprague, Young Beginning Small (YBS) officer out of the North Platte office. And, for the first time ever, we bring customers along on this podcast. Aaron Obrien and Kurt Trusty of AK Farms join us to tell us about their experience with our YBS program. This is the third episode in our series called ‘Bridging the Gap’ where our go...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we’re joined by Darrin Mercer, VP Finance, and Abby Jacobsen, Finance and Pricing Analyst. This is the second episode in our series called ‘Bridging the Gap’ where our goal is to share the story of unique business units with Roots listeners.  Darrin and Abby give us insights about how the Farm Credit Funding system works and what a day in the life look...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we’re joined by Angie Treptow, SVP Lending Operations and Kelsey White, Account Specialist in Emmetsburg, IA. Catalyst is an ERG with a mission to foster opportunities to empower women and enrich their professional development. This episode is prime content from two teammates who were directly involved in Team Thrive. If you’re in the mood for a confidence...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we’re joined by Dustin Oswald, VP Capital Markets, and Nichole Christensen, Capital Markets Credit Officer. This is the first episode in a new series called ‘Bridging the Gap’ where our goal is to share the story of unique business units with Roots listeners.  Dustin and Nichole give us insights about how the Capital Markets team fits into the Farm Cre...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we hear from Beacon members Lacey Konecny, Trish Mitchell and Carli Jacobsen as they discuss why the Beacon ERG is important to them, their theme for 2023 of Allyship and how we can show up in the workplace as an Ally. Join in their upcoming events. For more information, visit the Beacon SharePoint site .

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we hear from Jackie Martinie, EVP Chief Credit and Operations. Jackie sits down with us to discuss her transition from Farm Credit Illinois to FCSAmerica and Frontier Farm Credit as well as a day in the life of ELT. It’s the second in a miniseries we’re hosting with ELT members. Hear about some current focuses, advice she has for young professionals,...

Host: Ashley Schantell Guests: Haley Byers, Steph Lunden, Yue Titus Description: Crew takes over the podcast this month to share some of their favorite recommendations for work life balance. Join them as they give you tips and tricks on topics including meal planning, budgeting, and activities to do with your kids, all with the goal of making your day more successful! Links: Meal Planning- &n...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we hear from Scott Binder. Scott sits down with us to discuss some things about him both personally and professionally as well as a day in the life of ELT. It’s the first in a mini series of hosting ELT members.  Hear about some current focuses, what the ELT relationship with our board looks like and who the best chef on ELT is!  "In this company...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we are joined by our five brand-new Roots members. This is a chance to get to know the Roots team more and hear about what we have in store for 2023! Let’s give a warm welcome to our new teammates: Jaden Coen - Leasing Representative, Omaha Jess Miller – Business Analyst, Application Development Team 5, Omaha Aditya Bhongir – Application Developer, Omaha Sa...

Description: On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we hear from Nathan Jensen and Rory Witt as they share how morning routines have been influential in their lives. The podcast highlights Robert Sharma, author of “The 5 AM Club”, who writes about the benefits of having a morning routine and lays out formulas like the 20/20/20 method to make the most out of the first hour of every day.  We...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots we hear from the Roots Leadership Team as they share holiday traditions from their homes. From cookie decorating, to church, to Lego building, we all have unique memories that bring us closer together making Farm Credit teammates feel like family. Happy Holidays to all! Host: Kayleigh Stender

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we welcome Kate Larsen, Salesforce Administrator and the incoming leader of Roots, and Karie Spencer, VP Financial Systems and the incoming sponsor of Roots. They share their background, common misconceptions of Roots, give a glimpse into 2023, and much more! “Technology is going to continue to grow, not only in how we reach our customers, but how can we r...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host CREW leadership team members Tessa Genners, Product Owner, and Ryan Coleman, RVP Retail Operations. They talk to us about the CREW ERG, helpful family practices, and how you can get involved. “CREW is just that. It’s supporting employees as they lead their families and helping them to be the best they can be at work. You feel most productive at wor...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Marty Hoefer, VP Portfolio Analysis and Reporting. He talks about his passion for Crypto, the dos and don’ts, and where to even start! If you’re curious to know more, reach out on Twitter to @MartyHoefer (a.k.a Crypto Dad). “Blockchain is the technology that enables cryptocurrency to exist. Cryptocurrency are the projects that sit on top of that te...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Rebecca Shively, Customer Education Specialist, and Lacey Dalton, Sales Talent Development Specialist. They talk to us about the Catalyst ERG historically and how they are impacting and empowering women within Farm Credit. “The mission of catalyst is to foster opportunities to empower women and enrich their professional development… Our vision is a...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Lou Caniglia, VP Business Intelligence and David Wendt, RVP Related Services in Southwest Iowa. As facilitators of the Dave Ramsey CORE Financial Course and finance gurus, they share their personal stories and why they are inspired to help others achieve their financial goals. “I love that we’re getting a front row seat to see lives change and fami...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Jeneen Sagon, Business Analyst, and Alex Foreman, Product Owner. They talk to us about the Beacon ERG, building confidence, and how you can become a better ally. “Our mission is to educate, advocate, empower. We’re not here to tell you what to do, what to believe, vote for this person, don’t vote for that person. We’re really just here to be a reso...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Maggie Holub, YBS Relationship Officer. She talks to us about how she turned her love for fitness into a side hustle. “You have one body and that’s all you get.  You have one chance at life, so you need to take care of it and you need to take care of yourself.”  - Maggie Holub  Host: Sarah Walther

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Tom Dobbe, Regional Vice President of Business Development, and Erin Aliano, Organizational Change Practitioner. They talk to us about the undertaking of implementing Salesforce to our organization, from the impact COVID had on the work to the change management involved throughout the implementation.   “We used an analogy of moving houses a lo...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Julie Krause and Greg Roberg - leaders from our AgDirect® team. They tell us how AgDirect started as an idea back in 1997 to a nearly $3 billion dollar business today. “There was discussion of what the vision of AgDirect was going to be and if it was sustainable. Out of “firefly”, the #1 idea was to expand AgDirect and expand it within the Farm Cre...

On this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we host Lori Sisson and Kristin Larsen, our Rural 1st leaders. They take a deeper dive into how the Rural 1st partnership was started and built into a successful consumer lending program with Farm Credit Mid-America. “Our vision is to get customers closer to what matters, what matters is different for everyone, and we want to help customers achieve their d...