ProPartners Financial Names BJ Schaben as Senior Vice President, Relationship Management

March 10, 2025 | St. Paul, Minnesota

ProPartners Financial is pleased to welcome BJ Schaben as Senior Vice President, Relationship Management, where he will lead business development, strengthen client partnerships, and support long-term growth for ag retailers, cooperatives, and manufacturers.

With extensive experience in agribusiness finance and sales management, Schaben takes a client-first approach to business development and strategic partnerships. He will focus on strengthening ProPartners’ client relationships ensuring they have the right financing programs in place to support their customers and drive long-term growth.

“BJ has a strong background in cultivating client relationships that lead to strategic partnerships,” said Jedd Wennerberg, president of ProPartners Financial. “His client-focused approach will be crucial in ensuring our partners’ long-term success. His experience in go-to-market strategy will bring fresh perspectives to ProPartners and help us better serve our clients.”

In this role, Schaben will focus on expanding ProPartners’ network, deepening client engagement, and refining strategic initiatives that support seed and fertilizer retailers. He will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure efficient delivery and administration of financial solutions that align with ProPartners’ mission and long-term objectives. His leadership will play a key role in advancing ProPartners’ commitment to providing seamless, innovative finance programs that help agribusinesses remain competitive and build stronger relationships with their growers.

Schaben shares Jedd’s enthusiasm, stating, “I’m excited to join the ProPartners Financial team where we can empower agribusinesses with innovative financial solutions and foster a culture of collaboration with our clients. The dynamic nature of the ag sector demands adaptability and strategic thinking, and I look forward to applying my experiences to drive growth, strengthen retailer relationships, and deliver tailored financing programs.”

Schaben joins new ProPartners President Jedd Wennerberg, Senior Vice President & Chief Credit and Operations Officer Rob Vold, Senior Vice President of Finance Dan Pederson, and recently appointed Vice President of Digital Strategy & Client Success Chelsa Lien as part of ProPartners’ five-person senior leadership team.

About ProPartners Financial

Leveraging the unrivaled strength of the Farm Credit System, ProPartners Financial is the premier provider of white label crop input credit programs. Our reliable and flexible input financing programs cater to the largest agribusinesses in the industry, and our cutting-edge technology platform provides integrated solutions for efficient and consistent financing.

ProPartners has operations centers in St. Paul, Minnesota and Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. Established in 2001, ProPartners is owned by a network of nine Farm Credit associations and provides lending programs in all 50 states.

For more information about ProPartners Financial, visit PPFCredit.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

ProPartners Financial Names BJ Schaben as Senior Vice President, Relationship Management

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