Dr. Jason Henderson
 

Jason Henderson joined the Omaha Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in August 2006 as Branch Executive. In this role, he serves as the Bank’s regional economist and representative in the state of Nebraska, works closely with the branch’s board of directors and is responsible for briefing the Kansas City Fed’s president – a member of the Federal Open Market Committee – on economic and business activity in the state.

Prior to being promoted into this position, he served as Senior Economist with the Center for the Study of Rural America at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Jason began his second stint at the Bank in 2001 after completing his Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. He has a M.S. degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Central College in Pella, Iowa.

Jason’s research interests focus on regional economic issues, including the rural economy. Jason has published research on innovation, entrepreneurship, land values, the growth of knowledge-based activity in rural America, and the use of electronic commerce in agricultural industries. He is responsible for publication of the Tenth Federal Reserve District’s quarterly survey of agricultural credit conditions.

Jason presents frequently to a wide range of business, financial and policy audiences. His research has been widely cited by policy officials, other researchers, and leading media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times, and USA Today. Jason is a native of Arlington, Iowa, where he was raised on a small dairy farm.He is married and has three children.

Troy Dumler

Troy Dumler is a K-State Extension Agricultural Economist in southwest Kansas.  A native of Kansas with B.S. and M.S. degrees in agricultural economics from Kansas State University, Troy has developed a national reputation as a farm policy analyst. Recently he has focused much of his attention on the 2008 Farm Bill and how it will impact Kansas farmers and ranchers.  In addition to his farm policy work, Dumler has also conducted research and extension programs on a variety of crop and livestock management topics, especially dryland and irrigated cropping systems.