“For me, harvest signifies the end of a long year of work, preparation, prayer, hope. It's the finish line. It's the reward for a job well done.” -Brian Hauser-Sr. Loan Officer-Ag Lender

This fall, Brian spent time in the field with longtime customer Jim DeBruin. Their conversation wasn’t just about crops or numbers—it was about connection. Brian prepared lunch in the field and later joined Jim in the combine.

Jim doesn't run the farm by himself though. Jim's son Zach has been involved in the operation the last couple of years, and his wife, Ruth, handles all the marketing.“That’s been a game changer,” Jim said. "She's really good at it."

Jim and his family have banked with Marion County Bank for over 30 years. What keeps them coming back beyond the developed relationships? "When I call the local bank, they have the answers." Local answers with a relationship built on trust is what we believe in. Brian said, “I value their business, their family, their farm. The bank does. And it's just a great connection.”

These are the kinds of relationships that define our approach to ag lending. We believe in showing up—in the field, in the community, in the moments that matter, with answers that help you succeed.

You can see this connection in action by watching the video of Brian’s visit with Jim.


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Meet Our Ag Lending Team

Pella Office

David Greving

David Greving

Sr. Vice President, Credit Administration

Divisions: Ag Lending, Lending

Location: Pella Office

Phone: (641) 628-2191

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Brian Hauser

Brian Hauser

Vice President, Sr. Loan Officer

Divisions: Ag Lending, Business Lending, Lending

Location: Pella Office

Phone: (641) 628-2191

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Trey Sathoff

Trey Sathoff

Agricultural Loan Officer

Divisions: Ag Lending, Business Lending, Lending, Personal Lending

Location: Pella Office

Phone: (641) 628-2191

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Knoxville Office

Robert Poppe

Robert Poppe

Vice President, Agricultural Loan Officer

Divisions: Ag Lending, Business Lending, Lending

Location: Knoxville Office

Phone: (641) 828-8000

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Jamey Johnson

Jamey Johnson

Agricultural & Commercial Loan Officer

Divisions: Ag Lending, Business Lending, Lending

Location: Knoxville Office

Phone: (641) 828-8000

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