Jase Wagner

Jase Wagner is the President and CEO of Compeer Financial, a leading member-owned Farm Credit cooperative dedicated to serving the financial needs of agriculture and rural America. Under Jase’s leadership, Compeer Financial provides comprehensive financial services, including loans, leases and risk management to nearly 75,000 member-owners across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Since joining the organization in 2009, Jase has been instrumental in advancing the organization’s mission to support and strengthen agriculture and rural communities. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s financial strategy before being appointed CEO in 2022.

Jase’s career is marked by a robust background in finance, having held strategic leadership positions in private equity investment firms and at a multi-billion-dollar, multi-strategy hedge fund based in New York. This experience provided him with deep financial expertise, which he now leverages to drive growth and innovation at Compeer.

In addition to his role at Compeer, Jase is an active leader in the broader Farm Credit and agricultural communities. He serves on the board of directors for SunStream Business Services and chairs the Farm Credit Foundations Trust Committee. His passion for innovation in agriculture and the food supply sectors is further reflected by his involvement as chair of the MBOLD Coalition, which brings leaders together in accelerating solutions to some of the most critical challenges in food and agriculture.

Jase earned his degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Northern Colorado. His thoughtful approach to leadership and dedication to the mission of Compeer Financial guide the organization’s 1,400 team members as they work together to serve the organization’s member-owners and build a future where agriculture and rural communities are dynamic, collaborative and thriving.