Title: Credit Analyst III
Company: Farm Credit of the Virginias
Location: Huddleston, Virginia, United States
Christopher J. Baylor, credit analyst III at Farm Credit of the Virginias, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in finance.
Mr. Baylor, a credit analyst III for Farm Credit of the Virginias, joined his company in 2018 at its Roanoke branch. In his role, he is tasked with assessing risk for customer loans ranging from $5,000 to $21.5 million. He also helps clients avoid foreclosures. Mr. Baylor is notably experienced in handling various types of loans, including small personal loans and large capital market loans. He is also well-versed in scale agribusiness accounts, commercial farms, and the dairy, poultry and cattle business.
Farm Credit of the Virginias is recognized as one of Virginia’s five Farm Credit institutions. It provides loans and financial services to farmers, ranchers, cooperatives, agribusinesses and rural infrastructure providers. Farm Credit supports over 600,000 customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Besides his work at Farm Credit of the Virginias, Mr. Baylor garnered success and expertise as a grain trader for Smithfield Foods.
To prepare for his career, Mr. Baylor studied at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and economics with a minor in professional writing in 2016. While pursuing his degree, he became involved in COINS on campus, one of the country’s only student-run commodity investing groups. He also had the opportunity to intern with a commodity purchasing company. Furthermore, Mr. Baylor became active with Alpha Gamma Rho, a social and professional agriculture-focused fraternity. His education and experiences both on and off campus were instrumental in his success in banking by tailoring his expertise in the finance sector.
Following college, Mr. Baylor chose to pursue a position as a credit analyst after a fraternity brother working at Farm Credit of the Virginias recognized his potential and encouraged him to apply for a job opening. Mr. Baylor accepted the opportunity to apply and believed that the role would be an excellent opportunity for him. His decision ultimately shaped the trajectory of his career.
Initially inspired by farming as a child, Mr. Baylor has deep roots in agriculture. He joined Future Farmers of America in high school. Once he entered college, he began studying the pre-animal science track to become a veterinarian. However, he discovered an aptitude for numbers, quickly pivoted and became immersed in agriculture.
Mr. Baylor has seen significant success since joining Farm Credit of the Virginias over five years ago. Most notably, he was selected for a Top Tier Award as the top in the company in 2022. This coveted accolade is peer-voted and is a testament to his hard work and diligence as a leading employee who exemplifies exceptional qualities and skills.
Appreciative of his ongoing success in the banking sector, Mr. Baylor credits much of his good fortune to his vigorous work ethic, resilience, and the significant mentorship he has been fortunate enough to receive. He also notes maintaining a sense of humility and remembering that a title does not define one’s worth. Moreover, Mr. Baylor believes in taking the initiative beyond one’s role, demonstrating the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and servant leadership. This philosophy has been instrumental in his reputation as a respected member of the Farm Credit team.
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