National Rural Lenders Association

This year's conference was held at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. The conference gave attendees access to leading private and public sector experts in the rural lending field and an opportunity to discuss the latest trends in government guaranteed lending.

The conference featured presentations on current issues dominating USDA loan guaranty programs and highlighted how NRLA plays a key role in crafting guidelines and legislation today and in the future.

Download the free 2021 NRLA Conference Program to learn more about the the event. (CLICK HERE).

Opening Remarks
With the newly confirmed Under Secretary for Rural Development, Xochitl Torres Small and USDA-RBCS Deputy Administrator, Mark Brodziski.

NRLA Chairman, Joe Geisler, introduces the Rural Development Panel
USDA Administrator Dr. Karama Neal, Deputy Administrator Mark Brodziski and Program Director, Aaron Morris.

2020 Top B&I Lender Award
Presented by Dr. Karama Neal to NRLA member, North Avenue Capital.

2021 Top Overall Lender Award
Presented by Dr. Karama Neal to NRLA member, Live Oak Bank.

2021 OneRD Distinguished Partner Award
Presented by Dr. Karama Neal to NRLA member, Live Oak Bank

The NRLA keynote address
Delivered by U.S. Congressman, Sanford D. Bishop Jr

2021 NRLA Congressional Leadership Award
Presented by NRLA Chairman, Joe Geisler, to Chairman Bishop

Legislative update to NRLA membership
Delivered by NRLA Legislative Consultant, Lorren E. S. Walker

Members
NRLA Past Chairman, Joe Geisler (Ameristate Bank), and 2021-2022 Chairperson, Debra Nesbit (Live Oak Bank)

Talking FSA loan programs and their impact on our nations producers
Delivered by FSA Administrator, Zach Ducheneaux

2021 NRLA Annual Conference

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