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Under 40 to Watch

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Justin Goetten: Farm Credit Service Justin Goetten, a 2002 Jersey Community High School graduate, has no intentions of leaving the community where he was born and raised. And after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in 2006 from Illinois College, Goetten embarked on a career in banking that is allowing him to achieve success in his home town. At just 30 years old, Goetten has ascended to the position of Vice President of Ag Financial Services at Farm Credit Illinois.

Q& A

Journal: How have your skills of the trade evolved? Goetten: I have had the benefit of working with many great co-workers and customers. When I see the successes that they have experienced, it allows me to build more confidence in the job I am doing.

Journal: What were your goals coming out of school? Goetten: I wanted to create a successful and happy life for myself and those around me.

Journal: Where do you picture yourself in five years? Goetten: Being the best ag lending partner I can be for my customers. I intend to do a good enough job for them that they are excited about telling their friends and neighbors.

Journal: What steps have you taken to achieve those goals? Goetten: I am now happily married with two children. I work for a great company that is dedicated to the communities it serves.

Journal: Is Jersey County a place you can make that happen? Goetten: Of course! I feel very fortunate to able to live in a community where we all care about one another. This truly is a great place to work and raise a family.

Journal: How have your goals evolved as you have achieved success? Goetten: While the day-to-day goals are always different, my overall “life” goals have not changed. I still strive to be the best I can be for myself and the people in my life.

Journal: What advice would you give to other young people wanting to fast-track their careers? Goetten: Surround yourself with good people and always do what is right. Accept constructive criticism and challenge yourself to get better. Remember that listening is the most important part of good com-

munication. Journal: Does achieving success at your age have any special significance? Goetten: I am proud that I have been given the chance to succeed. I still consider myself to be a work-in-progress and I am committed to being a life-long learner. Journal: Who in your life has been your biggest inspiration and why? Goetten: My father, Gary Goetten. He taught me some simple, yet important lessons about “right vs. wrong.” He also taught me that you have to show respect to others before they will return the favor. Farm Credit Illinois Regional Manager Luke Fraley said Goetten is valuable member of the Farm Credit’s team, serving customers in Jersey, Greene, Calhoun and Macoupin counties out of the Jerseyville office. “Justin develops strong relationships with his customers by being honest and reliable,” Fraley said. “He is willing to do whatever it takes to help customers, as well as fellow employees. Justin has customers in all of our counties and a diverse knowledge of what is happening in our area.”

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yourself with good people and always do what is right. Accept constructive criticism and challenge yourself to get better.

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