Rabo AgriFinance Expands Marketing Team

St. Louis, Mo. (January 8, 2016) – Rabo AgriFinance announces the expansion of its marketing team with the addition of Ashley Boydstun as a field marketing manager based in Columbus, Ohio, and Bill Nickrent as a digital marketing manager at the company’s St. Louis headquarters.

“In the last five years, the number of Rabo AgriFinance employees has grown by more than 85 percent and we have more than doubled the number of field offices operated across the country,” notes Rabo AgriFinance Marketing Vice President John Zeloski. “As our brand continues to see this steady and remarkable growth, we are committed to hiring the right people to provide exceptional value and service to our employees and the farmers, ranchers and ag businesses who are our valued clients.”

Ashley joins Rabo AgriFinance from Osborn+Barr where she was an account manager, serving a duel account/public relations role on the Verdesian Life Sciences (formally SFP) account. She has also worked for AdFarm and Charleston|Orwig. During her agency tenure, Ashley focused on marketing communications needs of various agricultural accounts, ranging from animal health to crop protection. In her new role, Ashley is working with the lending team in the eastern cornbelt.

Bill was most recently with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and has also worked for the Saint Louis Science Center and the Washington University School of Medicine in similar roles. In his role, Bill will work with the organization to continue to grow digital marketing efforts. 

“This is a really exciting time to be part of Rabo AgriFinance as we expand our efforts to support leading producers and agribusinesses.  Our clients tell us how much they appreciate our personal approach, and I have every confidence Ashley and Bill will continue to build that reputation,” says Zeloski. 

Rabo AgriFinance has the ability and expertise to handle various operations and credit needs. A global team of analysts provides a competitive edge with insights into industry trends, and a comprehensive portfolio of services which includes the right resources for producers to prepare for and take advantage of market opportunities. Whether it’s financial lending, crop insurance or risk management support, Rabo AgriFinance experts guide customers on paths toward greater success.

To learn more about Rabo AgriFinance and its comprehensive suite of financial solutions, go to www.RaboAg.com.

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Sarah Kolell
Public Relations Director
Ph: 816-516-7984
Sarah.Kolell@RaboAg.com

About Rabo AgriFinance

As a leading financial services provider for agricultural producers and agribusinesses in the United States, Rabo AgriFinance adds value using industry expertise, client-focused solutions, and by creating long-term business relationships. Rabo AgriFinance offers a comprehensive portfolio of services that gives producers the right products to prepare for, and take advantage of, market opportunities. Rabo AgriFinance representatives offer a wide array of financial services and knowledge to help customers realize their ambitions.  This comprehensive suite of services includes loans, insurance, input finance and effective risk management products. Rabo AgriFinance is a subsidiary of Rabobank, the premier bank to the global agriculture industry and one of the world’s largest and safest banks.