Terry L. Hinds

Terry Hinds is the Chief New Markets and Related Services Officer at Compeer Financial. He grew up in rural Illinois where he developed a deep connection to agriculture through his family’s row crop and livestock farm. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural economics from the University of Illinois and attended the Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking

Terry began his career as a credit representative with the Federal Land Bank of St. Louis, later advancing to leadership roles in organizations such as the Farm Credit Bank of St. Louis, AgriBank and 1st Farm Credit Services. He has led teams in risk management, audit, credit, commercial, trade credit, capital markets, marketing and government affairs. His first leadership role was as VP branch manager at the Federal Land Bank Association of Bloomington-Eureka.  

At Compeer Financial, Terry leads the organization’s new markets function, driving efforts to create new market opportunities, develop programs for young, beginning and small farmers, and advance sustainability lending initiatives. He also oversees the organization’s related services business unit, which delivers solutions beyond traditional lending to clients, including appraisal, crop and livestock insurance, title insurance and tax & accounting services. 

Terry sits on the University of Illinois College of Agriculture Advisory Committee and is a frequent presenter at Farm Credit System Risk 360 Conferences. He is also active in volunteer and leadership roles within his church and community. Terry resides in Champaign, Ill., and enjoys sports and spending time with his family, which includes five children and five grandchildren.