Kellie Bickenbach | AgFirst

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank today announced that Kellie Bickenbach has been named Chief Risk Officer, effective June 1.

Bickenbach brings extensive experience in enterprise risk management and a proven record of leading through complex, highly regulated environments. Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operational and Technology Risk Officer at First Citizens Bank, where she played a key leadership role in strengthening risk frameworks during a period of significant growth and integration.

Bickenbach also has held senior leadership roles at Fannie Mae, Finastra, U.S. Bank and Bank of America. She is widely recognized for her ability to translate complex risk concepts into practical, business-focused strategies while building and leading high-performing teams. Her expertise spans operational, technology, compliance and enterprise risk management.

In her new role, Bickenbach will oversee AgFirst’s enterprise risk management function, helping ensure the Bank continues to operate with a strong, forward-looking risk posture while supporting strategic growth and operational excellence.

About AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is one of four wholesale banks in the nationwide Farm Credit System. Farm Credit has supported rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services for more than 100 years.

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