First Bank & Trust Company hired Hilary Gilliam Thompson to its agricultural lending team. Thompson has more than 16 years of experience and previously worked as a relationship manager at Colonial Farm Credit, Agricultural Credit Association. In her new role, Thompson will continue to serve the agricultural community by building on new and existing relationships in Lynchburg, VA, and the surrounding region.

“Hilary is experienced in diverse agricultural commodities such as dairy, poultry, beef cattle and row crops,” Keith Phillips, senior vice president and agricultural division manager for First Bank & Trust Company, said. “Her knowledge will prove to be an essential enhancement to the robust financing options we currently offer the farming industry.”

Thompson grew up on a beef cattle farm in Campbell County, VA. She and her husband currently reside there and run a small commercial cow/calf and hay operation.