John Hemstock

John Hemstock is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Compeer Financial. John oversees the Human Resources, Corporate Communications and Enterprise Data Management teams. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Management from Gustavus Adolphus College, and his Master of Arts degree in Industrial Relations from University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management. John is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

John has more than 30 years of experience in human resources management working for ATK/Alliant TechSystems, AgriBank FCB, HickoryTech Corporation, AgStar Financial Services and Compeer Financial. He’s served in various leadership positions in human resources management since 1998 and previously served in executive leadership positions for marketing and business technology.

John and his wife, Kris, live in Mankato, Minn., and have two sons and one daughter. His hobbies include spending time at his family cabin on Pelican Lake, shade gardening and traveling.