Julian Clymer

Julian Clymer, MBA, currently serves as a Financial Loan Officer at Rural 1st® since March 2024, specializing in rural lending within a network of cooperatives. Previously, Julian was a Farm Manager & Consultant at Redwood Empire Vineyard Management, overseeing field data analysis and budget management. Extensive experience as a Business Development Manager at Sunridge Nurseries Inc. includes creating diagnostic risk systems and improving supply chain transparency. Julian has also held positions such as Board Member for the California Farm Bureau Federation, managing fundraising initiatives, and has substantial experience in wine production through various roles at prominent wineries. Julian holds two MBA degrees, one in Global Markets from Esade and another in International Business from Hitotsubashi ICS, along with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Horticulture from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.