Employee Spotlight: Jessica Buckbee

Job Title: Loan Officer
Location: Ripley Branch
Tenure: 5 years
Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. My family’s tobacco and cattle farm stopped with my grandpa. However, I remember going to the livestock market with him when I was around three or four years old. 
Tell us about your family. I have been married to my husband, Mike, for over 18 years. We have an 18-year-old son, Tryton, and a 13-year-old daughter, Taylor.

What is your favorite book or author? My favorite book is the Bible. During my cancer journey, the Bible has become more important than ever!
What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie is Gone with the Wind. 
What was your favorite class in school? My favorite class was my senior social studies class, which was psychology. 
What is your dream vacation destination? Greece is my dream vacation spot.
Tell us about your pets. We have three basset hounds: Governor, Genesis and their puppy, Ranger (pictured below). We also have two inside cats, Webster and Malibu.

What is your favorite place you've ever visited? We recently went on vacation in Venice, Florida and it was my favorite place I have been so far. 
What was your dream job as a child? I wanted to be a nurse.
What is your favorite aspect of your job? My customers are my favorite part of my job! Everyone has a unique story. I love playing just a small part in their lives by helping them purchase land, a farm or a home.
What are your hopes for the ag industry? I hope that the ag industry continues to be passed down through the generations for years to come. 
If you could meet a famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? I would want to meet Jesus. I grew up learning about His life and what He did for people when He walked on this earth. I would love to thank Him in person for healing me!
What is something you like to do in your spare time? I like to thrift shop and redo furniture in my spare time.