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Brian Runkle

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EVP, Chief Operating Officer at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
📍 Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Brian Runkle is the EVP and Chief Operating Officer at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, where he leads operations, IT, and product strategy. An experienced financial services executive and certified Master Black Belt, he specializes in leading organizations through transformation, restructuring, and growth. He holds an MBA from William & Mary.

Outside of his executive role, Brian is a husband and proud father. He demonstrates a commitment to community engagement, recently representing AgFirst to accept an award from The United Way. This highlights his value for corporate social responsibility and giving back to the community.

Unique fact: Brian holds a bachelors degree in electrical engineering, an uncommon background for a senior banking executive.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
EVP, Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Priorities

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AgTech Initiatives
He recently kicked off the 2025 AgFirst Farm Credit Bank Technology Conference, showing his active leadership in driving key technology initiatives in the agricultural finance sector.
Corporate Governance
Recently earned the NACD Directorship Certification, underscoring a professional focus on governance, risk oversight, and the strategic responsibilities of modern corporate boards.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
EVP, Chief Operating Officer
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
7-2017 - 3-2024
Executive Vice President, Bank Operations
Webster Bank
8-2016 - 7-2017
SVP Operational Excellence and Transformation
Webster Bank
3-2015 - 1-2016
Managing Director, Risk
GE Capital
7-2012 - 3-2015
Managing Director, Operations - Treasury
GE Capital
In the press

Media appearances

AgFirst welcomes Runkle, Calhoun to executive team. Featured in AgFirst Farm Credit Bank (official news site)
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Instagram post announcing Brian Runkle’s appointment as EVP, COO at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank. Featured in Instagram (AgFirst official account)
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Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business
Bachelor’s Degree
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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