Jeff Townsend

Jeff Townsend has over 30 years of experience in the banking and financial industry. Jeff served as Vice President - Ag Lending at First State Bank starting in October 2017. Prior to that, they were a Financial Officer at Compeer Financial from July to October 2017. From 2011 to 2017, Jeff was Vice President - Field Operations at 1st Farm Credit Services. Jeff began their career at Citizens First National Bank in 1984, where they held the position of Vice President - Agribusiness Banking until 2011.

Jeff Townsend obtained an Associate's degree in Agricultural Business and Management from Sauk Valley Community College from 1978 to 1980. Jeff then pursued a BS in Agribusiness with a focus on Finance, General at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville from 1980 to 1982. Additionally, they hold certifications as an Emergency Medical Technician from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and an Illinois Insurance Producer License from the Illinois Department of Insurance. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.