Bailey started his career with Farm Credit in 1986 and has served in numerous capacities during that time. He has worked in originations, collections, credit and supervision while working through a number of cycles in agriculture. He currently serves as the Vice President Credit – Ag Lending, leading the credit team that is responsible for providing credit analysis for loan origination and servicing decisions for ag loans made within the association. Bailey is a 1986 graduate of Purdue with a degree in Agriculture Economics.