Matt Ginder
Matt Ginder is the Chief Marketplace Development Officer at Compeer Financial. In his role, Matt leads the delivery of Compeer’s comprehensive retail products and services, overseeing key areas such as agricultural lending, crop insurance and Compeer Home.
Born and raised on a farm in rural Rochester, Ill., Matt has deep roots in agriculture that have shaped his career. After earning both his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master’s degree in Agribusiness from Illinois State University, where he graduated cum laude, Matt began his career at GROWMARK, Inc., eventually moving to 1st Farm Credit Services. Over the years, Matt held a variety of leadership roles, including Executive Vice President of Marketplace Delivery at 1st Farm Credit Services.
Matt’s career experience has been exclusively in agriculture, allowing him to bring a unique combination of financial and operational expertise to his current role. He is a Certified Public Accountant and was inducted into the Illinois State University CAST Academy of Achievement in 2021, reflecting his professional success and dedication to the agricultural community.
Outside of his professional life, Matt remains actively involved in his community, serving as an elected Village Trustee in Goodfield, Ill., where he resides with his wife, Jill. He also serves on the Illinois State University Department of Agriculture Advisory Board and enjoys helping on the family farm, along with following his favorite sports teams, the St. Louis Cardinals and Denver Broncos.
Matt’s thoughtful approach to leadership and his commitment to agriculture and rural vitality guide his work as he leads teams across Compeer Financial in supporting the organization’s mission to serve its nearly 75,000 member-owners.