CLARION – Hagie Mfg., an industry leading manufacturer of agricultural application equipment, today announced the appointment of Derek Stocking as Chief Financial Officer/CFO.

With over a decade of experience in the banking industry, Stocking brings a wealth of financial expertise and applied agricultural lending experience to Hagie Mfg. Most recently, he was employed with Great Western Bank. Stocking received his Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Economics, as well as earned his MBA from the University of Iowa.

“Hagie offers a unique culture where team members have a vested interest and are committed to making the company successful. The team is also led by an ownership and management team that does not take it for granted, which is a very rare quality to find in an employer today,” states Stocking. “The level of passion this company has for providing the marketplace with innovative products that benefit our clients is truly inspiring. I look forward to joining this talented team, and contributing to the company’s next phase of growth.”

“Stocking brings extensive financial leadership experience from his time at Great Western Bank. His deep leadership experience will be a strong complement to our executive team and will be invaluable as we continue to drive our strategic and financial business growth,” says Travis D. Stallkamp, Chief Operating Officer/COO.