There are few certainties in agriculture, but unexpected expenses crop up from time to time. Or maybe you want to earn money while setting funds aside for future growth. Either way, our ag savings account can help you achieve your goals!
Table of ag savings account
Ag Savings Account
Account description
A means for agribusinesses to earn interest while maintaining a low balance
Minimum amount to open
$50
Minimum balance
$50 (to avoid fee)
Fee
$3 per cycle if balance falls below minimum requirement
Interest accrual
Last day of each statement cycle
Transfer limit
Transfers by preauthorized, automatic, telephone or computer limited to 6 per monthly cycle
Pete R. BurmeisterSenior Vice President / Chief Credit OfficerIndependence(319) 327-8386NMLS ID: 1978747
Meet Pete R. Burmeister
Senior Vice President / Chief Credit Officer
As Chief Credit Officer at WCF, Pete oversees the bank’s credit administration and focuses on growth. His philosophy: “Be conservative in the good times, be courageous in the bad times and always trust your gut.” He has worked in the agricultural-, commercial- and personal-lending field since 2007, serving in both community- and corporate-banking environments. However, his connection to agribusiness stretches back even farther: Pete was raised on a diversified crop and livestock family farm in Eastern Iowa, and continues to be involved to this day. He received a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and a master’s degree from Western Kentucky University. His hobbies include golfing, camping, walleye fishing and showing steers with his daughters.
Cody HeckenlaibleAsst. Vice President LendingIndependence(319) 327-8388NMLS ID: 1675076
Meet Cody Heckenlaible
Asst. Vice President Lending
Cody grew up on a small ranching operation in South Dakota, fostering a passion for agriculture that endures to this day. He earned a degree in ag business from South Dakota State University — where he also was a member of the Rodeo Team! Cody loves working alongside farmers to make their agribusinesses stronger and values the trust they place in him. “This trust factor, along with the high-level customer service I hold myself to, is what helps me build long-time relationships with my clients,” he said.
Kelly J. SmithSenior Vice President / Tama Market President / Senior Loan OfficerTama(641) 484-2078NMLS ID: 535722
Meet Kelly J. Smith
Senior Vice President / Tama Market President / Senior Loan Officer
Kelly has served within the banking industry for the past 26 years, performing all aspects of lending and managing banking functions. He currently serves WCF in a variety of roles, including senior vice president as well as market president and senior loan officer for Tama/Toledo operations. Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree in finance at Buena Vista University and a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a part of the Region 6 Housing Trust Board. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, hunting and doing just about anything outdoors.
