8th March 2007
Farm Weekly
New finance team for farmworks
FarmWorks Australia has appointed a new Rural Finance Manager to its growing finance business.
In the new role, Tony Jacobs will provide financial solutions to FarmWorks clients in the eastern wheatbelt. Mr Jacobs is supported by experienced State Finance Manager Craig Milverton and Moora finance team member Travis Ellison.
FarmWorks Finance Team - From Left: Tony Jacobs, Craig Milverton and Travis Ellison
Mr Jacobs has more than 25 years experience in the rural finance industry as a district banking manager with Elders and BankWest branch manager at Koorda, Moora and Northam branches.
Mr Jacobs said he looked forward to assisting FarmWorks provide a new level of services to its finance clients.
“Having the opportunity to join a young innovative business has enabled me to expand on past experiences within the finance industry. Not only am I strongly supported with an experienced team but the loyalty and trust of client groups that continue to support my business shows these clients clearly desire and recognise the benefits of long term relationships.”
Through an exclusive Financial Services Agreement with BankWest, FarmWorks offers a range of specialised rural lending products including Overdrafts, Term Loans, Harvest Loans and Equipment Finance plus Commercial and Specialised Finance, Housing and Investment Property Loans.
FarmWorks Managing Director, Kevin Gammage said “. Not only is there constant development within the finance division but all areas of the FarmWorks business, so that we can offer the complete package to our customers.”
“Following the successful expansion of business in the Livestock and Finance divisions, FarmWorks plans to introduce Real Estate in the near future.”
FarmWorks Australia has more than 25 outlets in WA offering a wide range of rural products and services in animal health, crop nutrition, crop protection, livestock, finance, independent agronomy and price risk management services.