In November, First Farmers Bank & Trust welcomed a new addition to the Loan Department in Converse: Michael Murphy. Michael will serve as a Loan Operations Specialist and Assistant Vice President of Commercial and Agricultural Lending at the Converse office. Before coming to the bank, Michael spent 7 months deployed in Iraq, serving in the Marine Corps Reserve. He is currently attending Indiana University-Kokomo, majoring in Finance, and expects to graduate within the next year. He is excited to be a part of the First Farmers Lending Team and looks forward to learning as much as possible. He grew up in Greentown, and currently resides in Kempton with his wife Sara.
Also in November, First Farmers Bank & Trust welcomed Jeff Rodibaugh to the Lending Team in Converse. Jeff will serve as Commercial Account Officer and Assistant Vice President. His previous work experience includes seven years as an Agricultural Engineer and Environmental Consultant with Livestock Engineering Solutions, Inc. where he served as a consultant and current environmental issues specialist to livestock producers and local lawmakers in every region in Indiana. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Purdue University, specializing in Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering. Jeff grew up on a diversified grain and purebred swine operation in Rensselaer, and currently resides in Tipton with his wife Amber and their two young children.