员工焦点:凯瑟琳·迪特莫尔

职称: 关系经理(农业综合业务部)
地点: 州分公司
任职期间: 6个月
简要描述你参与4-H的情况. 高中时我参加了4-H. I participated in primarily Equine related activities and competed in Kentucky state horse judging and different riding events. This also led to volunteering opportunities at various events and I had the opportunity to help with a Special Riders program sponsored by my high school for students with disabilities who benefitted from riding horses, 无论是精神上还是身体上.
简要描述你参与FFA的情况. I started participating in FFA as a freshman in high school and this really changed who I am as a person. 演讲活动, judging and serving as an officer really brought be out of my shell and helped shape the kind of person I am today. I had the privilege of serving as a Kentucky FFA State Officer in college and I continue to offer support as a part of my alumni chapter, support KY State FFA and look forward to being involved in supporting Virginia FFA. I have already had the opportunity to attend a local benefit dinner in Rockingham County and look forward to other such events.

Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. I have ridden and competed horses my entire life in a variety of disciplines from hunter jumpers to barrel racing, 队伍系绳和分离. This gave me experiences with a variety of people in the farming industry. 我和牛一起工作过, spent summers in the hay field and been a ring steward and scribe for various horse shows, including the International Buckskin Association World Show. The agriculture industry offers so much in terms of learning opportunities and it is filled with the best people. That is the reason I use my agribusiness degree in agricultural finance.
Are you involved in any other clubs or organizations? I am a member of West Virginia Nursery 土地scape Association and Virginia Nursery 土地scape Association. I also participate in a women's golf league in Harrisonburg.
Has anyone in particular in your family had a significant impact on you? My grandmother heavily influenced who I am, as I spent many summers with her as a child. She passed away when I was 10 and forever is in my memory as a spitfire who did what she wanted and could hold her own in any situation, 即使她长大了. I still remember lessons she taught me and how she never left a job half-finished. I hope I am half as strong and stubborn as she was.
跟体育彩票外围平台说说你的宠物吧. I have a gorgeous six-year-old Australian Shepherd named Cleo who has lived in more states than most people. 她是一个公路战士. She is naturally very energetic and loves to go on hikes with myself and any friends.

你最喜欢的书或作者是什么? Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen has forever been one of my favorite reads, and I tend to re-read this at least once a year.
你最喜欢的电影是什么? One of my favorite movies is Legally Blonde – who can hate an underdog who decides she doesn't want to marry the rich man, 而是要做一个富人? It also has some incredibly hilarious moments and is truly a classic.
你遗愿清单上最上面的是什么? I currently want to go on a big ladies’ golf vacation that is held annually at Pinehurst in North Carolina, where you spend a long weekend at the resort and get to play on truly amazing courses. Fingers crossed, I will be able to attend next spring!

What is your favorite place you've ever visited? I was able to spend two weeks traveling through Ireland during college and it was truly stunning all around. It's back on my bucket list to experience more of some of my favorite cities and the countryside.
How has Farm Credit helped you with your career/professional development? Farm Credit is a tightknit community nationwide, so it has really opened my eyes to the importance of connections and allowed me to see some unique aspects of agriculture, from small scale to very large operations and corporations. I have always appreciated the strong relationships I’ve had the opportunity to make with individuals throughout the system, and the willingness of those friends and colleagues to help others find success in the system.
你最喜欢的周末活动是什么? I definitely enjoy mixing up my weekends so some may include hiking and exploring new areas, while others involve sitting inside and reading a book or watching a new show. I also like to go out golfing when time allows or hit up the driving range. 我喜欢尝试新餐馆, so I try to pick a new town or area occasionally and spend a day exploring what the area has to offer.