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Cleo Spencer

McCook,NE

Summary

I am an experienced and highly productive financial, marketing and business management professional in the banking and agricultural industry. I consistently make project deadlines, while exceeding company goals and increase revenue, as well as maintaining good relationships. I am adept at resolving conflict, analyzing complicated financial statements, projecting budgets, forecasting, and creating marketing opportunities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO, President

Red Willow Aviation & Spraying, Inc.
2020.08 - Current
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations resulting in a 37% increase in EBITDA my first year.
  • Managed relationships with 27 employees at three locations.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with FAA, EPA and Department of Agriculture.
  • Reduced expenses by 23% within 18 months and liquidated none income producing assets.
  • Restructured and consolidated staffing resulting in over $300,000 in annual savings.


VP of Ag Banking IV

Adams Bank & Trust
2017.02 - 2021.08
  • Excelled at solving material deficiencies and numerous issues in various locations.
  • Maintained one of the largest portfolios without an assistant.
  • Traveled 12-15 hours weekly covering up to three branches and managing an Ag and Commerical portfolio.
  • Increased portfolio size by $4.2m in 2018 and approximately $3m in 2019.
  • Stayed on part time for one year to help review credit presentations, mentor new lender and assist with customers.

CEO

Genesis Organics LLC
2016.03 - 2016.12
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts in the United States, Canada and Europe.
  • Oversaw construction of a state of the art organic potato processing plant increasing annual output by 20% over the competition and reducing off grade by over 30%.
  • Doubled company equity in less than one year with the signing of new contracts and the competition of the processing plant.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Relationship Manager III

Northwest Farm Credit Services
2013.06 - 2016.06
  • Increase portfolio size by $23m and had no loans transferred to credit.
  • Wrote the second most loans in all of Northwest Farm Credit in 2015 including 20 new beginning farmer loans.
  • Made by growth goal in 2016 during the first month of the year.
  • Achieved a 2015 annual review with five exceptional ratings for credit quality, loan growth, customer satisfaction, engagement and total loan volume.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Boise State University
Boise, ID
12.2013

Associate of Arts - General Business

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
05.2011

Skills

  • Effective Decision Making
  • Operational Excellence
  • Customer Focus
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Relationship and Team Building
  • Business Development

Timeline

CEO, President

Red Willow Aviation & Spraying, Inc.
2020.08 - Current

VP of Ag Banking IV

Adams Bank & Trust
2017.02 - 2021.08

CEO

Genesis Organics LLC
2016.03 - 2016.12

Relationship Manager III

Northwest Farm Credit Services
2013.06 - 2016.06

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Boise State University

Associate of Arts - General Business

College of Southern Idaho
Cleo Spencer