FCS Financial, a leading provider of credit and financial services to agricultural producers and rural communities, announces the expansion of its agribusiness lending division. This strategic move demonstrates the company's commitment to serving the evolving needs of agribusinesses across Missouri and the Midwest.
As part of this expansion, Kevin Gabbert and Jay Sloniker received promotions.
Kevin Gabbert has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Agribusiness Lending. With 38 years of experience at FCS Financial, Gabbert most recently served as Senior Vice President for Commercial and Agribusiness Lending. In his new role, he will lead the agribusiness lending team and develop strategies to drive continued growth.
Jay Sloniker has been promoted to Vice President of Agribusiness Lending. He has been with FCS Financial for 17 years and brings extensive experience in diverse agricultural lending to his new position. Sloniker will play a key role in developing and managing the expanding agribusiness loan portfolio.
Rounding out the team is Doug Cox, who has served as Vice President of Agribusiness Lending since 2019. His expertise in lending and credit analysis has been instrumental in the success of FCS Financial's current agribusiness portfolio.
"We are excited to announce the promotions of Kevin and Jay to expand FCS Financial's Agribusiness Lending," said Robert Gunn, FCS Financial CEO. "Their deep understanding of the agricultural industry and commitment to building strong customer relationships will be invaluable as we continue to provide exceptional financial solutions to our agribusiness customers."
The FCS Financial Agribusiness Lending team serves a variety of agribusinesses headquartered in Missouri with operations throughout the Midwest. This includes businesses that provide products and services directly to farmers and ranchers, as well as those involved in processing and marketing agricultural products.
"This dedicated team allows us to leverage our knowledge and experience to bring Smart Capital to the marketplace to enhance the ability of these businesses to serve farmers and ranchers across the state," said Gabbert.
Gabbert and Sloniker’s promotions are effective immediately. If you would like to learn more about the financial solutions that FCS Financial can provide for you, visit the FCS Financial website at myfcsfinancial.com.