FCS Financial
Kelli Jo Buettner has a diverse range of work experience in the finance and banking industry. Kelli Jo began their career in 2005 as a Teller at Callaway Bank before moving on to intern at Monsanto in 2009. After completing their internship, they joined the Farm Credit Administration as a Bank Examiner in 2010. In 2007, they also worked as a Teaching Assistant and Tutor at the University of Missouri. Buettner then advanced to a leadership position, serving as the Vice President of Underwriting and Credit Operations at FCS Financial from 2015 to 2023. Kelli Jo currently holds the position of Senior Vice President, Credit Operations at the same company.
Kelli Jo Buettner holds a High School Diploma from Fulton High School, which they obtained in 2005. Kelli Jo then attended the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business from 2005 to 2010, where they earned both a BAcc and MAcc degree in Accounting and Spanish. In 2016, Kelli Jo Buettner pursued a Graduate Certificate in Banking from Pacific Coast Banking School, which they completed in 2018. Later in 2019, they obtained a Certificate in Cooperative Leadership from the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership. Finally, Kelli Jo Buettner also holds additional certifications, including an ADKAR Change Management Certification from Prosci, obtained in 2021, and a Commission Certification from the Farm Credit Administration, achieved in 2014.
FCS Financial
FCS Financial is dedicated to supporting agriculture and rural communities. Currently we serve nearly 14,000 qualified member-owners in Missouri. We provide loans, leases and related services to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, aquatic producers, timber harvesters, agribusinesses, and agricultural and rural utility cooperatives. FCS Financial is a member of the Farm Credit System. Established in 1916 by Congress, the System provides more than one third of the credit needed by those who live and work in rural America. With more than 100 years of agricultural lending experience, the Farm Credit System is the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States. Our loan officers are part of our customer's team focused on giving them the best service through customizing the right product mix for them. Our staff are committed to finding the best solutions because we are our customer's neighbors and we want to see them succeed and prosper. Here at FCS Financial, we strive to provide our customers with a loan product customized to their needs and business. As a cooperative, FCS Financial offers our member owners a variety of benefits that aren’t found at other lending institutions. We provide discounts to major retail stores and our members may receive a patronage check at the conclusion of the business year. When FCS Financial is successful, patronage allows us to share that success with our member owners. We are committed to seeing rural Missouri prosper and grow because of this commitment our staff are involved in your communities. Staff members serve on many local committees and fair boards. They also provide assistance to local 4-H and FFA groups by providing educational programs or paper goods for events. As you can see, FCS Financial is more than just a financial institution, we are a part of rural Missouri and are dedicated to working for our customers.