Our Farm & Ranch Advisors

Being close to the agricultural industry her entire life, farmers trust Kathy Daily to lead them through the intricate aspects of agricultural loans and borrowing. Personal relationships drive her passion and Kathy is thrilled when clients call to tell her how much her dedicated work and knowledge means to them.

Kathy understands that all farms are as unique as the individuals who run them. Meeting those owners and listening to their diverse stories helps her continue to stay connected to what is important in the lending process - enabling customers’ success. Each customer’s unique agricultural operation, both large and small, informs and allows FFB to better understand overall needs across the 49 states they serve.

Outside of work, Kathy cherishes her family. She especially loves spending time with her grandchildren.

With over thirty years of agricultural lending expertise, clients’ trust Pat to lead them through the process of obtaining a farm loan. As a former farmer himself, he loves to meet clients and prospective borrowers directly on their property in order to get a personal look at each farm’s unique requirements.

Recently, Pat received a handwritten note thanking him for helping a farm through a tough time. He was able to close on the loan giving the farmer the financial assets needed to keep producing.

When away from work, Pat is proud to spend time with his grandchildren. He enjoys being outdoors, particularly gardening. 

Aaron truly “gets it”. As the owner/operator of a diversified farming operation with a poultry broiler farm, beef cattle and grain, Aaron has walked in his customers’ shoes. With over 20 years in the lending business, he still finds the onsite visits one of the most enjoyable parts of the process. Meeting the customer, seeing the operations and learning the “why” behind their plans helps him bring all the pieces together. Nothing makes him happier than helping a customer achieve their goals and knowing that he was able to play a role in the process.

Aaron’s work ethic and leadership extend beyond his work at FFB. His family participates in a variety of activities, plus donate their time to their church and community, including the local Farm Bureau.

Chris began his banking career in 2007, spending the majority of his experience in agriculture finance. His favorite part of lending is helping clients nationwide meet their personal and professional goals. He enjoys building relationships and will work with you throughout the entire process. Chris’ agricultural experience allows him to focus on the big picture to help his clients succeed. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, playing sports, traveling, and watching movies! When asked to use three words to describe himself, he said precise, helpful, and diligent. 

Josh grew up on a tobacco farm in Kentucky and has worked in agriculture since he was a teenager. He will lead our nationwide leasing program to expand our services for our customers. He has been an influential advisor for the agriculture lending industry since 2005, using his knowledge in agriculture, credit, professional relationships, and management. His experience makes him a valuable partner for his clients to make their operations more successful. Helping young farmers is his passion because he enjoys being a small part of their growth as they become the agriculture industry's future. Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats and Indianapolis Colts. 

Adrian grew an appreciation for the agricultural industry from working on his grandfather's farm. He understands the importance that farmers and ranchers play in our lives. In his role, he'll work closely with farmers and ranchers to offer the best leasing financing to fit their unique needs. His industry knowledge and unmatched service are what customers have grown to experience. When away from work,  Adrian enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing golf, and watching or attending sporting events. 

Kevin has over 20 years of experience in the agricultural industry. Being a farmer himself, and leveraging his work in community banking and farm lending, customers know they can trust his understanding of their specific needs.

With FFB’s focus on agricultural borrowers, Kevin can help farm owners and operators both big and small. Treating all customers with both urgency and respect, he enjoys providing them the means and funding to experience long term financial success.

When not at FFB, you can find Kevin enjoying the outdoors. He volunteers for the local cattlemen's association and 4-H, raising his own cattle and hogs. He is also an avid hunter. 

After spending the last decade plus working with community banks, Steven understands the importance of building relationships and earning a customer’s trust. Having a background in residential, commercial, and agricultural lending gives him the knowledge and flexibility to meet his customer’s needs, regardless of the scope.

Steven grew up on a small family farm and was active in his High School FFA chapter, serving as an officer and competing at the National level. He is excited to combine his love of agriculture and the American Farmer with his knowledge of finance and passion for helping others.

When not at work, Steven loves spending time with his wife and two sons, traveling the country, playing golf, and coaching baseball.   He is active in his church community and serves on the local Habitat for Humanity family selection committee.

Kyle recently graduated from The Hutson School of Agriculture at Murray State University, but he is not new to the agriculture world. While at Murray State, he was able to study abroad and get firsthand experience with agriculture in different countries. He comes from a family farm in Southern Indiana where he has been able to experience the daily operations of their grain, livestock, and poultry farm. With his education and his broad background in agriculture, Kyle can relate to the customer and use his first-hand experiences to best help and grow with the customer.

Kyle continues to be involved in his family's farm, alongside his father and brother. He raises grain, livestock, and poultry in Southern Indiana. Kyle was active in FFA in high school and while in college he was very active across the campus in agriculture clubs and other organizations. With his passion for the agriculture industry, Kyle is excited to help customers of any size be successful financially.

When not at work, Kyle is usually found farming with his family. He enjoys doing anything outdoors, from golf to hunting all around the world. Kyle also loves to spend time with his fiancée and their puppy in his free time.