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1 Brady E. Brewer Contact Information University of Georgia 313A Conner Hall Office: Athens, GA Fax: EDUCATION Ph.D. Agricultural Economics Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS March 2015 Dissertation: Information Cascades in the Brazilian Farmland Market Dissertation Committee: Dr. Allen Featherstone (Co-Chair), Dr. Christine Wilson (Co-Chair), Dr. Mykel Taylor, Dr. Anand Desai M.S. Agricultural Economics Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS May 2012 Thesis: Determinants of Lender Choice and Banking Strategy for Kansas Farmers Thesis Committee: Dr. Allen Featherstone (Co-Chair), Dr. Christine Wilson (Co-Chair), Dr. Michael Langemeier B.S. Agricultural Economics and Accounting Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK May 2010 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor April 2015-Present University of Georgia, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics Athens, GA 50/50 teaching/research appointment Undergraduate internship coordinator (slated) Graduate Research Assistant August 2010-March 2015 Kansas State University, Department of Agricultural Economics Manhattan, KS Developed survey for agricultural credit lenders Assist with research and analysis of financial health of United States farms using data from USDA s Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) Applied Multiple vs. Single Banking Relationship Strategy to Kansas farms Research determinants of lender choice for Kansas farms Graduate Teaching Assistant Spring 2012, 2013; Fall 2013, 2014 Kansas State University, Department of Agricultural Economics Manhattan, KS GTA for freshman level introduction to agricultural economics, masters level internal trade class and taught undergraduate agricultural finance Duties of grading, creation of class material and leading study session for students Brady E. Brewer 1 May, 2015

2 Accounting Intern May 2009-July 2009 Koch Supply & Trading, LP Wichita, KS Intern in the Cash Management/Treasury services group that oversaw all cash activity for company Daily duties of cash forecast for USD accounts for issuance of C/P Management of foreign currency accounts Tracking of aggregate cash accounts to manage foreign currency risk Settlement of over the counter swap settlement trades with counterparties Business Analysis Intern August 2007-May 2010 New Product Development Center, OSU Stillwater, OK Developed complete business plans for small manufacturers in the state of Oklahoma Developed marketing plans for businesses who are seeking to expand scope and penetration of service territory Updated Microsoft Access database of current, potential, and previous clients Helped increase clients by 46% in a one year span from 60 businesses to 128 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Spring 2008, 2009 Oklahoma State University, Department of Agricultural Economics Stillwater, OK Lead study and laboratory sessions for more than 160 students in the field of Agricultural Economics for economic introduction class Responsibilities included grading, recording grades, and the creation of class materials for study sessions PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) International Farm and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) United States Association of Energy Economics (USAEE) NC-1177 Regional Research Group on Agricultural Finance Kansas Farm Bureau Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Reviewer, Agriculture & Applied Economics Association (Agricultural Finance and Management Section) TEACHING ACTIVITIES AGEC 513, Agricultural Finance (Primary Instructor) Fall 2013, 2014 Analysis of capital investments, interpretation of financial statements, capital structure considerations for agricultural firms, and farm real estate pricing. Received 4.5/5.0 on overall effectiveness as a teacher for Fall 2013 and 4.7/5.0 on overall effectiveness as a teacher for Fall 2014 Brady E. Brewer 2 May, 2015

3 AGEC 120, Introduction to Agricultural Economics (Lab Instructor) Spring 2012, 2013 A course suggested for all students interested in the agricultural economy. A study of economic principles, with emphasis on their application to the solution of farm, agribusiness, and agricultural industry problems in relationship to other sectors of the United States economy and foreign countries. Taught laboratory sections for Dr. Jason Bergtold. AGEC 770, International Agribusiness and Policy Analysis Spring 2013 Policies affecting agribusiness firms will be examined. These topics may include U.S. agricultural policies, fiscal and monetary policies, international trade agreements, environmental issues, and current policies influencing agribusiness firms. Graduate level course taught for the Masters of Agribusiness degree General assistant to professor with duties of grading and inputting grades Under supervision of Dr. Christine Wilson. AGEC 1113, Introduction to Agricultural Economics Spring 2008, 2009 Economic theory of production, marketing, and consumption of agricultural products and natural resources. The role and structure of agricultural sciences and natural resources within the American economy. Policies to achieve efficiency and welfare goals in agriculture. Graded and administered laboratory and review classes. Under supervision of Dr. Daniel Tilley. PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Brewer, B., C.A. Wilson, A.M. Featherstone, and M. Langemeier. "Multiple vs. Single Lending Relationships in the Agricultural Sector." Agricultural Finance Review Brewer, B, C.A. Wilson, A.M. Featherstone, J.M. Harris, K. Erickson, and C. Hallahan. "Measuring the Financial Health of U.S. Production Agriculture." Journal of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers WORKING PAPERS Brewer, B.E., J. Bergtold, A.M. Featherstone, C.A. Wilson. "Farmer s Choice of Credit Between the Farm Credit System, Commercial Banks, and Nontraditional Lenders." (In Submission) Brewer, B.E., A.M Featherstone. Impact of Debt on Farmers Productivity Brewer, B.E., A.M. Featherstone, C.A. Wilson. "Information Cascades in the Brazilian Farmland Market." Brewer, B.E., A.M Featherstone, P. Ellinger, K. Erickson, and M. Harris. Understanding the Differences in Farm Balance Sheet and Income Statement Measures Between the ARMS Finance Tool and the Kansas and Illinois Farm Management Data. Brady E. Brewer 3 May, 2015

4 Brewer, B.E., A.M Featherstone, E. Ball. Assessing USDA s Estimate of Cost of Capital Using Fundamental q. PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS University Agricultural Lender Survey, Spring 2015 Results. Department of Agricultural University Agricultural Lender Survey, Fall 2014 Results. Department of Agricultural Brewer, B.E., A.M. Featherstone, P. Ellinger, K. Erickson, and M. Harris. Understanding the Differences in Farm Balance Sheet Measures between the ARMS Finance Tool and the Kansas and Illinois Farm Managemnet Data. Agricultural and Rural Finance Markets in Transition. Presenting to the NC-1177 meeting. Kansas City: Kansas City Federal Reserve. October University Agricultural Lender Survey, Spring 2014 Results. Department of Agricultural Brewer, B.E., A.M. Featherstone, and C.A. Wilson. Characteristics of Rental Rates and Land Values for Kansas Farms. Agricultural and Rural Finance Markets in Transition. Presented at the NC-1177 meeting. Kansas City: Kansas City Federal Reserve. October Featherstone, A.M., B. E. Brewer, B.C. Briggeman, and C.A. Wilson. Kansas State University Agricultural Lender Survey, Fall 2013 Results. Agricultural and Rural Finance Markets in Transition. NC Kansas City: Kansas City Federal Reserve. October (Presented by Dr. Allen Featherstone) University Agricultural Lender Survey, Fall 2013 Results. Department of Agricultural University Agricultural Lender Survey, Spring 2013 Results. Department of Agricultural Brewer, B.E., B.C. Briggeman, A.M. Featherstone, and C.A. Wilson. A Test Summary of U.S. Agricultural Financial Conditions. National Agricultural Credit Council Meeting, Economic Research Service, USDA, Washington D.C., October 26, (Presented by Dr. Allen Featherstone) Brady E. Brewer 4 May, 2015

5 Brewer, B.E., A.M. Featherstone, and C.A. Wilson. "Determinants of Lender Choice." Agricultural and Rural Finance Markets in Transition. Presented at the NC-1177 meeting. Washington, D.C, USDA/ERS, October Brewer, B.E., A.M. Featherstone, and C.A. Wilson. Determinants of Lender Choice and Banking Strategy for Kansas Farmers. Kansas State Research Exchange. M.S. Thesis Brewer, B.E., M. Lynes, R. Manes. Sunsweet Cooperative Applied and Agricultural Economics Association Annual Conference. Graduate Student Case Study Competition. Seattle, WA. August, Brewer, B.E., C.A. Wilson, and A.M. Featherstone. "Single vs. Multiple Banking Strategy Applied to Kansas Farms." Agricultural and Rural Finance Markets in Transition. Presented at the NC-1177 meeting. Denver, CO, October Brewer, B.E., B. Lauer, C. Morris. Excel Cooperative, Responding to Biofuels Applied and Agricultural Economics Association Annual Conference. Graduate Student Case Study Competition. Pittsburgh, PA. July, Bousious, D., B. Brewer, J. Jaen, J. Johnson, C. Morris. Grameen Danone Foods Limited, Plan of Action. Case Study Competition. International Food and Agribusiness Conference. Frankfurt, Germany. June, SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS Richard Elmore Brown College of Agriculture Outstanding GTA Nominee, Golden Key Outstanding GTA for Kansas State University Outstanding Master s Thesis, KSU Dept. of Agricultural Economics, 2012 Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Master s Thesis for KSU College of Agriculture OSU Top Ten Outstanding Senior OSU Alumni Association Senior of Significance Timothy R. Donoghue Graduate Scholarship Harris Graduate Scholarship Oklahoma State University Top Ten Freshmen President s Distinguished Scholar Order of Omega Honor Fraternity Alpha Zeta Honor Fraternity Mortar Board Honor Society Presidents Honor Roll (Spring 07 Fall 08) Deans Honor Roll (Fall 06, 09 Spring 08, 09, 10) Regents Distinguished Scholar Joseph Fleming Memorial Scholarship Larry Hugh s Memorial Scholarship Brady E. Brewer 5 May, 2015

6 LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES Graduate Students in Agricultural Economics (GSAE) OSU Alumni Association Homecoming Executive Committee President of Social Fraternity Oklahoma State President s Posse Student Alumni Board Brady E. Brewer 6 May, 2015