Kenadi Gardner, a Tuckerman native, has joined AgHeritage Farm Credit Services in Newport as a loan assistant. She transitions to agricultural lending after her recent role at First Community Bank.
The Newport branch of AgHeritage serves customer-owners in Jackson and northern Woodruff counties, supporting the agricultural needs of farmers, ranchers, and rural residents in the area. Todd Hulett, vice president of lending and branch manager, welcomed Gardner to the team. "We are excited to have Kenadi join us at the Newport branch," said Hulett. "She is obviously a team player, and her enthusiasm will be welcome."
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a rural and agricultural lender operating in 24 Arkansas counties. As of December 31, 2025, the organization reported owned and managed assets of approximately $3.08 billion. It serves about 7,000 farmers, ranchers, rural residents, and agribusinesses through nine branch offices, including locations in Batesville, Brinkley, Lonoke, McGehee, Pine Bluff, Pocahontas, Searcy, Stuttgart, and Newport.
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services operates as a customer-owned organization, providing credit and related services to support the region's agricultural economy.