Matt Hellwig | CoBank
Matt Helwig, Regional Vice President at CoBank, walks us through his unique path into agricultural banking—from studying plastics engineering to navigating the volatility of the ethanol boom as a young analyst. With experience across multiple financial institutions and leadership roles, Matt reflects on the value of strong relationships, team culture, and seizing unexpected opportunities. His insights offer a real-world look at the dynamic landscape of ag finance and leadership.
Luke Luetchens | CoBank
Welcome Luke Luetchens to the podcast! Luke is the Director of Credit with CoBank, This episode dives into the experience Luke had after getting out of high school and not knowing exactly what he wanted to do. We talk about trial and error, leaning into your interests, and leading a team. Applying various different types of skillsets that Luke has learned throughout his life is going a long way. Thank you Luke, and CoBank for making this podcast possible! Enjoy!