Key Takeaways:
- Pete Johannsen has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Relationship Management at Conterra Ag Capital.
- Johannsen will focus on business development and work closely with Conterra’s executive team and relationship managers to shape the company’s strategic direction.
- Johannsen brings over 21 years of experience in ag finance, with previous roles at MetLife Investment Management.
- His appointment reflects Conterra’s commitment to innovation and customer-focused growth in the agricultural lending sector.
Conterra Ag Capital, a leading Midwest-based agricultural lender, has announced that Pete Johannsen has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Relationship Management. Johannsen will lead the company’s business development initiatives and collaborate with the executive team and relationship managers to help shape Conterra’s strategic direction across the U.S.
Bringing Extensive Experience to Conterra
An Iowa native, Johannsen brings more than 21 years of experience in agricultural finance to his new role. Prior to joining Conterra, he served as the Midwest Associate Director for MetLife Investment Management’s ag finance team. Johannsen is also a graduate of both the University of South Dakota and Drake University.
Johannsen’s extensive background in ag finance and his deep understanding of the needs of farmers and ranchers make him an ideal fit for Conterra’s growing team. His role will focus on building long-lasting relationships and driving the company’s expansion in agricultural lending.
“Pete is a proven winner in our business, and he is intensely passionate about serving the needs of farmers and ranchers,” said Jake Espenmiller, President of Conterra. “We are fortunate to have him leading our business development efforts across the U.S. Pete’s addition to the Conterra team directly reflects our commitment to innovation. His personal values perfectly align with Conterra’s core values: Family, Grit, Expertise, Integrity, and Drive.”
Shared Vision and Commitment to Agriculture
Johannsen’s passion for agriculture aligns closely with Conterra’s mission to provide expert financial solutions to farmers and ranchers. Currently residing in Altoona, Iowa, Johannsen and his wife are partners in a family row-crop operation in Northwest Iowa, further deepening his connection to the agricultural community.
“My dedication to agriculture matches perfectly with the direction Conterra is headed,” Johannsen said. “Joining the team of ag lending experts that has been built at Conterra, I’m excited to further the company’s growth by pursuing long-lasting relationships, supporting our team members, and creating an energized work environment that our clients will want to be a part of.”
