Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Board Industry Leadership
Professional Service
Achievements Honors
Interests
Timeline
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Gregory E. Steele

River Falls,WI

Summary

Seasoned dairy industry consultant and financial expert with over 38 years of experience in agricultural lending. Extensive background in strategic planning, business expansion, capital investment analysis, and financial performance enhancement for dairy operations. Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar loan portfolios, fostering industry partnerships, and providing thought leadership through speaking engagements and publications.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Consultant

Steele Ag Consulting
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide financial and management expertise to dairy operations, focusing on profitability, capital expenditures, and expansion analysis
  • Assist clients in strategic planning for growth, transition, and succession
  • Leverage 38 years of lending experience to enhance financial and business performance

Dairy Lending Specialist

Compeer Financial
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Managed a specialized $200 million dairy lending portfolio
  • Cultivated strategic industry partnerships for business development and collaboration
  • Consistently exceeded loan growth targets set by the company
  • Oversaw large loan participations led by other Farm Credit lenders
  • Represented Compeer Financial as a speaker at various industry conferences
  • Authored dairy finance articles for industry publications
  • Attended regional and national dairy industry events to strengthen the organization’s brand

Team Leader – Dairy Lending Team

AgStar Financial Services
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Supervised and led a team of five dairy lenders and three financial consultants
  • Managed a $100 million loan portfolio

Vice President – Agribusiness Capital

01.2004 - 01.2014
  • Managed a $150 million dairy lending portfolio, exceeding annual loan growth targets
  • Served as a key speaker at dairy industry events and conferences
  • Published financial articles in industry publications

Senior Lending Officer

01.2000 - 01.2004

Executive Lending Officer

Farm Credit Services NW WI
01.1995 - 01.2000

Agricultural Loan Officer

Farm Credit Services NW WI
01.1986 - 01.1994

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Farm Management

University of Wisconsin – River Falls
River Falls, WI
01.1980

Skills

  • Dairy Lending, Finance, and accounting
  • Business analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Industry Relations

Board Industry Leadership

  • IYOTAH, Board of Directors, Present, Data integration company specializing in predictive analytics for agricultural management.
  • The Dairy Club, Charter Member & Corporate Sponsor, 01/01/01, Present, National peer group for professional dairy farms and industry experts.

Professional Service

  • Farmers for Sustainable Food, Board of Directors, Treasurer, 01/01/18, 12/31/23
  • GPS Dairy Consulting, Advisory Board Member, 01/01/07, 12/31/20
  • Dairy Business Association, Board of Directors, Treasurer, 01/01/00, 12/31/15
  • University of Wisconsin – River Falls Alumni Association, Board Member, 01/01/18, 12/31/23
  • University of Wisconsin – River Falls Foundation, Board Member, 01/01/98, 12/31/04
  • University of Wisconsin – River Falls Ag Alumni Association, Board Member, 01/01/90, 12/31/95

Achievements Honors

  • AgStar Elite Performer Award, 01/01/12, 12/31/17, Recognized for meeting/exceeding sales targets.
  • AgStar Enhancing the Brand Award, 01/01/09, 12/31/10, Acknowledged for significant contributions to brand visibility.
  • Certified Agricultural Management Consultant, American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers, 1993

Interests

Traveling, outdoor recreation, and fitness training

Timeline

Principal Consultant

Steele Ag Consulting
01.2024 - Current

Dairy Lending Specialist

Compeer Financial
01.2017 - 01.2023

Team Leader – Dairy Lending Team

AgStar Financial Services
01.2014 - 01.2017

Vice President – Agribusiness Capital

01.2004 - 01.2014

Senior Lending Officer

01.2000 - 01.2004

Executive Lending Officer

Farm Credit Services NW WI
01.1995 - 01.2000

Agricultural Loan Officer

Farm Credit Services NW WI
01.1986 - 01.1994

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Farm Management

University of Wisconsin – River Falls
Gregory E. Steele