Our Leadership Team

With more than 40 years of experience in ag lending, Bill is no stranger to trends in agriculture.

He has held senior leadership positions with AgriBank, one of Farm Credit’s largest banks serving farmers in 15 states, as well as CNH Capital where he supported Case and New Holland agriculture and construction sales.

Bill got his start growing up on his family dairy farm in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Bill York
Advisor

Banking is in Keir’s blood.

He was raised in Dalhart, Texas where his family operated a community bank – serving local farmers.

With experience in everything from commercial and investment banking to private equity and mergers and acquisitions, Keir brings a diversified wealth of banking experience to FarmOp Capital and helps the team look through a different lens. Keir’s professional experience includes positions with Moody’s and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Keir Renick
Chief Executive Officer

Technological advances in agriculture are not new to Darwin.

He’s been helping provide them for more than 20 years.

In fact, Darwin’s most recent venture helped to revolutionize the buying and selling of farm equipment. Iron Solutions – now Trimble - provided equipment dealers with pricing, risk management, residual value management and more.

Darwin’s dedication to bringing solutions to farmers can be traced back to his roots, growing up on a grain farm in western Canada.

In addition to his role at FarmOp, Darwin serves as an Outside Director for the Western Equipment Dealers Association

Darwin Melnyk
Chief Technology Officer

What do you get when you combine an animated, talkative, financially-driven professional with someone who conscientiously considers all the variables farmers have to deal with? Well, Chris.

He helps lead our credit operations and pulls in his experience with US Bank and CoBank to do it.

Originally from Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Chris’s experience in agriculture credit analysis from traditional lenders informs his review of credit applications for FarmOp Capital customers.

Chris Armstrong
Chief Credit Officer

With a solid background in agriculture finance, Matthew enhances revenue operations as an Account Service Manager at FarmOp Capital.

He joined FarmOp after gaining valuable experience at CHS Inc. and Bremer Bank, where he honed his analytical skills and deepened his understanding of the industry.

Matthew earned his Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness/Agriculture Business Operations from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and feels a personal connection to FarmOp’s mission of lending based on the potential of each operation.

Matthew Stellpflug
Account Service Manager

With broad capital markets and asset-backed lending experience, Katie brings a strong entrepreneurial spirit to her role with FarmOp.

She enjoys developing better, more streamlined processes in lending to ultimately improve efficiencies and drive lower cost of capital.

She joins FarmOp after 25 years of experience, most recently with the Blackstone Residential Trust.

With farm family ties in southern Minnesota, Katie feels FarmOp’s moral compass – to provide better products and solutions to farmers – at a personal level.

Katie Damberg
Chief Financial Officer

Lindsey Sneen

Lindsay has spent the last 20 years in the financial industry, driven by a genuine passion for helping farmers. As a Senior Credit Analyst at FarmOp Capital, she loves finding ways to make the credit process smoother and more accessible.

Before joining FarmOp, Lindsey help roles like AVP of Underwriting at American AgCredit and Credit Manager at CHS, Inc., where she gained valuable insights into risk analysis and crop insurance.

She believes in building strong relationships with farmers and understanding their unique challenges, always striving to support their financial needs.

Lindsey Sneen
Senior Credit Analyst

Farming and finance have always been at the heart of Matt’s career.

As the VP of Revenue Operations at FarmOp Capital, he draws on his background in financial management to craft innovative solutions that go beyond traditional lending.

With a focus on enhancing financial stability and growth, Matt collaborates with his team to develop strategies that help farmers unlock their full production potential.

Matt Mostad
Vice President of Revenue Ops

Finance and real estate have been at the core of Michi’s career, shaping her into an accomplished professional dedicated to delivering tailored financial solutions.

As a Senior Load Accounting Analyst at FarmOp Capital, she leverages over 20 years in the financial sector, including nearly two decades with the State of Minnesota’s Treasury Division.

Her practical approach to business management helps make processes smoother, so farmers can get the lending support they need for their growth and success.

Michi Eichinger
Senior Loan Accounting Analyst

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