from Peoples Exchange Bank

The Ag Exchange is one more way we bring value to our farm customers. Our goal is to maximize the convenience and efficiency of their banking relationship at Peoples Exchange Bank with a unique combination of products and services designed just for them.

In addition to a complete package of specialized products, we add value through events that combine an opportunity to get together with fellow farmers while hearing from speakers who address current topics of interest in agriculture. Ag Exchange offers travel opportunities that are both enjoyable and educational from an agricultural perspective.

The Ag Exchange Program includes:

Bank-sponsored events including social, educational and travel opportunities
Farm Equity Line of Credit
Ag Line of Credit Sweep Accounts
Remote Deposit (coming soon)
SEP IRA’s
Property and Casualty insurance quotes from ag specialists
Detailed Financial Analysis and Custom Financial Reports thru Farm Equity Mgr.
Crop Hail and Multi-Peril Insurance
FSA and KDFA Beginning Farmer Loans
FSA Guaranteed Lender Status

There is no membership fee to belong to the Ag Exchange. Please contact one of our Ag Exchange Coordinators, Tim Benyshek or Kasey Eickman at 785.446.3331 or by email at tbenyshek@pebank.net or keickman@pebank.net to learn more.

Our Ag Specialists

Our agri-banking specialists have more than 100 combined years of personal farming experience. They’re not only qualified to provide financial assistance, but have the practical knowledge that only comes from first-hand experience in agriculture. In addition, we have unmatched expertise in the areas of insurance, investments and ag-related software that makes our team uniquely qualified to assist you in the financing of your farming operation.

Jim Koch, President

Jim is a lifetime farmer. Raised near Clyde, Jim, his wife and other family members are still involved with the family farming operation. Jim’s other career (banking) began in 1985 following a short stint with the Farmers Home Administration in Washington, Kansas. Over the years, Jim has served his customers, employees, communities and his alma mater, Kansas State University, tirelessly. jkoch@pebank.net

Lynn Koch, Senior Vice President
Belleville Branch

(No, they're not related.) Lynn is a native of Ellinwood, Kansas. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Finance from Fort Hays State University where he also played college football. Lynn has extensive experience in all areas of lending. Starting in Ness City, Kansas, Lynn's career has taken him to Minnesota and Iowa before finding his banking home here in Belleville. If you see a guy buying a "$1 boxful" at a weekend auction, it's probably Lynn. lkoch@pebank.net

Brian Kemling, Vice President
Concordia Branch

Raised on a farm in Grant, Nebraska, Brian still returns to the family farm to help out during harvest. He received a BA from Tabor College and an MBA in Finance from the University of Kansas. Brian joined a BIG Kansas bank in 1996, but decided he preferred the personal side of community banking. He is very active in community events and organizations and serves as Head Cook over the famous PEB traveling grill. bkemling@pebank.net

Paul Osborne, Vice President
Belleville Branch

Many knew him as a science teacher in the Mankato school district, but a banker convinced him to change careers in 1981 when he joined Farmers State Bank in Formoso, Kansas. Because of his love of farming, Paul became an enthusiastic ag lender that we welcomed to our staff in February of 2009. Paul is also an authority in crop hail and Federal Crop Insurance. posborne@pebank.net

Randy Wise, Vice President
Belleville Branch

Randy is a native of Washington, Kansas and a graduate of Kansas State University. He joined our bank in March of 2008. Randy’s areas of expertise include insurance and investments. Together with his prior banking experience, Randy has a well-rounded knowledge of financial services. rwise@pebank.net

Tim Benyshek, Asst. Vice President
Clyde Branch

Tim grew up on a farm in the Agenda, Kansas area. He holds a B.S. from McPherson College in Restoration Technology and an M.B.A. from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. Tim served as Branch Manager of a consumer and residential real estate finance company in Southeast Kansas for three years. His farm upbringing and his lending experience made him a perfect addition to our management team. tbenyshek@pebank.net