Bryan Barrett

Bryan Barrett has a diverse work experience in the agriculture and finance industry. Bryan is currently working as an Assistant Vice President/Ag Lender at Platte Valley Companies since February 2023. In this role, Bryan builds relationships with agricultural producers in western Nebraska, manages and services a portfolio of loans, and assesses credit risk.

Prior to their current position, Bryan worked as an Ag Lender III at Platte Valley Companies from August 2022 to February 2023.

Before joining Platte Valley Companies, Bryan owned and operated a small farming operation, specializing in wheat, corn, millet, and barley. Bryan also owned a cow/calf herd from 2006 to 2021.

Bryan has previous experience at Farm Credit Services of America, where they held various roles. As a Business Development Officer from September 2020 to June 2022, they provided specialized financing and developed business plans for young and beginning producers. Bryan also served as an Account Resolution Officer from January 2019 to September 2020, managing delinquent accounts and working through the collection process. Bryan was a Financial Officer at the same company from April 2005 to January 2019, where they built and serviced an agricultural loan portfolio.

Additionally, Bryan worked as a Farm Financial Consultant at Nebraska Farm Business, Inc. from May 2003 to April 2005. In this role, they provided tax planning, accounting services, and financial analysis for clients.

Overall, Bryan Barrett has gained extensive experience in agricultural lending, farm operations, financial consulting, and business development throughout their career.

Bryan Barrett has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Bryan completed this degree, though the exact start and end years are not provided. Additionally, from 2008 to 2010, Bryan attended the Nebraska LEAD Program, where they focused on leadership, agriculture, and government studies.