Chad Hamilton Westminster Loan Officer

Horizon Farm Credit recently announced the hiring of Chad Hamilton as a loan officer. He will be based in the Association’s administrative office in Westminster, Maryland.

“We are very excited to have Chad join our Farm Credit team,” says John Stump, Horizon Farm Credit Lending Manager. “His extensive agricultural background and work experience will allow him to provide our members with industry knowledge and service.”

In his role as a loan officer, Hamilton will be working with customers to guide them through the various financing options for their specific needs. “I hope to offer our members a lending environment where they can feel confident in their decisions and supported by the services we offer,” says Hamilton.

Hamilton, a resident of Frederick, Maryland, earned his degree in Animal Science and a minor in Agronomy from Penn State University, where he also lived and worked at the Penn State Beef and Sheep Center. Prior to his role at Farm Credit, Hamilton worked as a commercial sales specialist for Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) where he grew market share by providing on farm expertise to customers and prospects. He grew up in 4-H showing lambs and hogs, which eventually lead him to FFA where he became the Maryland State FFA President in 2012-2013.