Cultivating Trust: Meet the Farmers Behind the FCCB AG Banking Team

A farm is more than a business. It represents a legacy, a daily grind, and a deep connection to the land. When you need a financial partner to help sustain and grow that legacy, general banking advice does not always cut it. You need someone who knows the difference between a good season and a tough transition—someone who actually understands the unique cycles and trends of the industry.

At First Citizens Community Bank (FCCB), our agricultural banking strategy rests on a simple truth: the best people to help farmers are farmers.

A Team Formed in the Fields

Our commitment to agriculture starts at the top. FCCB President and CEO Randy Black spent much of his childhood on his grandfather’s farm. Even today, he balances his leadership role at the bank with early mornings and late evenings dedicated to raising dairy cows.

Because Randy knows exactly what it means to be in your shoes, he intentionally built a specialized agricultural lending team with deep, personal roots in the industry. Many members of our team grew up on family farms, and several continue to farm today. They do not just sit behind desks; they understand the real-world operational challenges you face because they live them.

Whether you need equipment loans, lines of credit, or commercial real estate solutions, our lenders bring practical insight directly to your kitchen table or barn door.

Local Experts Across Our Communities

Agriculture varies by region, and so does our team. We place expert lenders right where you need them, divided into dedicated regional teams to serve Pennsylvania and Delaware:

North Central PA

  • Christopher Landis – EVP, Northcentral & Agricultural Head of Lending (Troy, PA)

  • Erin Cole – VP, Ag Lending Team Leader (Troy, PA)

  • Jeremy Peifer – Relationship Manager (Ulysses, PA)

Central PA

  • Blaine Fessler – SVP, Senior Regional Lender (Winfield, PA)

  • Ian Weaver – AVP, Relationship Manager I (Winfield, PA)

  • Aaron Vastine – AVP, Senior Credit Analyst Team Leader (Winfield, PA)

  • Jessica Smith – AVP, Relationship Manager I (Winfield, PA)

South Central PA

  • Sean McKinney – SVP, South Central Senior Lender (Fredericksburg, PA)

  • Jason Landis – VP, Ag Lending Team Leader (Mount Joy, PA)

  • Adam Brandt – AVP, Business Development Officer (Mount Joy, PA)

  • Lynette Gelsinger – AVP, Relationship Manager (Fredericksburg, PA)

  • Nathan Graybeal – AVP, Relationship Manager (Fredericksburg, PA)

Delaware

  • Stacie Warner – VP, Ag Lender & Team Leader (Georgetown, DE)

  • Brittany Benton – Relationship Manager (Georgetown, DE)

What Fellow Farmers Say About FCCB

You do not have to take our word for it. Our specialized accounts and human-speak approach to banking receive strong support from the folks who keep our communities fed:

“FCCB is intentionally focused on Ag supported by experienced lenders that understand the nuances of the ag industry… Our lender always comes to us for paperwork and updates, the deposit pickup saves so much time… and all our banking needs are covered at one place.”

— Caleb S., Five Points Ag

“As fellow farmers, we appreciated our Ag Bankers similar interest in agriculture and the personal care we received… He was knowledgeable in the agricultural industry and continually flexible to our benefit.”

— Daryl M., Brecknock Orchard LLC

“They have an in-depth understanding of business, and the unique cycles and trends within the industry… Quite frankly, FCCB is the best bank we’ve ever dealt with in our 84-year history!”

— Bob H., Hamilton Equipment

Ready to Partner with a Lender Who Knows the Land?

Your farm deserves financial solutions designed by people who truly appreciate the work you put in every day. Reach out to a member of our AG banking team today, or drop by your local branch to see how a true agricultural partner can help your business thrive.