John Hemstock

John Hemstock is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Compeer Financial, leading human resources, corporate communications and enterprise data management. As a key executive, John shapes strategy and fosters a workplace culture that aligns with Compeer’s mission across 1,400 team members.

Born in Eau Claire, Wis., and raised in various small communities throughout the state, John’s agricultural connection stems from his father, a high school agriculture teacher and later CHS employee. John earned a BA in International Management from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Master of Arts in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. He holds Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.

John’s career began in compensation at Alliant TechSystems (ATK), and has spanned financial services, telecommunications and defense contracting. He held leadership roles at AgriBank and Hickory Tech Corporation and was Vice President of Human Resources at AgStar Financial Services.

At Compeer, John has led initiatives including the successful culture integration during the formation of Compeer Financial. His efforts have helped the organization achieve recognition as a great place to work across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. John is also a board member of SunStream Business Services and an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management.

Outside of his professional life, John resides in North Mankato, Minn., with his wife, Kris. He enjoys spending time at their lake cabin and traveling. John is actively involved in his church, where he has served on several boards, including as past president of his congregation. His leadership, both at work and in the community, continues to drive meaningful progress toward Compeer’s mission of supporting agriculture and rural communities.