Aug 8, 2016

GreenStone Farm Credit names new commercial lending unit VP

Travis Bratschi has been named a vice president with GreenStone Farm Credit Services‘ commercial lending unit. In his new role, he will specialize in assisting large fruit and vegetable producers, including food processors, with their lending and financial service needs.

Bratschi began his career with GreenStone’s Traverse City branch in 2008 as a crop insurance specialist, and later transitioned to the position of financial services officer. In this role, he focused on ensuring agricultural customers’ lending needs were met by offering financial solutions such as real estate, equipment and operating loans and lease financing.

Born and raised in northern Michigan, Bratschi was heavily involved with his family’s cherry and apple orchard. Later, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Grand Valley State University majoring in finance and human resources. He and his wife, Erin, currently farm high-density apples and tart cherries in Williamsburg. Additionally, Bratschi serves on the Northwest Horticulture Research Foundation Station board, and is a member of the Rotary Club of Elk Rapids.