AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is pleased to announce four promotions in its Pocahontas and Batesville branches.
At the Batesville branch, Jared Smith has been promoted from Ag Lending Officer to Senior Ag Lending Officer. Smith brings extensive experience and leadership to his new role, where he will continue working closely with agricultural producers and mentoring lending staff.
Lizz Crick has been promoted from Loan Assistant I to Loan Assistant II. In her expanded role, Crick will continue supporting the lending team while taking on additional responsibilities to enhance efficiency and customer service.
At the Pocahontas branch, Kristyn Hibbard has been promoted from Loan Assistant II to Senior Loan Assistant. Hibbard’s advancement reflects her experience, leadership, and strong knowledge of loan operations.
Vicki Murphy has been promoted from Loan Assistant I to Loan Assistant II, expanding her role in supporting lending operations and serving AgHeritage customer-owners.
The promotions are under the leadership of Vice President of Lending and Regional Manager Bo Tretenburg, who oversees both locations.
“We are proud of the teams we have in place at Batesville and Pocahontas,” Tretenburg said. “Jared, Kristyn, Lizz and Vicki’s promotions recognize their individual growth, and demonstrate AgHeritage’s commitment to growing talent from within to ensure our branches are well-positioned to meet the needs of the rural communities we serve.”
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a customer-owned rural and agricultural lender with owned and managed assets of approximately $3.08 billion as of December 31, 2025. The company provides credit and related services to approximately 7,000 farmers, ranchers, rural residents, and the agribusiness industry in 24 Arkansas counties, with branch offices located in Batesville, Brinkley, Lonoke, McGehee, Newport, Pine Bluff, Pocahontas, Searcy and Stuttgart.
