Michael Gunderson

Michael Gunderson is an experienced professional in agricultural finance and management, currently serving as the Chief Credit Officer at Farm Credit Illinois since November 2022. In this role, Michael leads a team of credit analysts, focusing on credit risk management and strategic initiatives. Prior to this position, Michael held several key roles including Director at MetLife Investment Management, where leadership was provided to analyze the agricultural industry, and Director at Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business, overseeing executive education and research. Michael's academic career includes professorships at Purdue University and the University of Florida, with a solid educational background comprising a Ph.D. and M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and Cornell University, respectively, along with a BS in Agribusiness from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.