Chef Cem Demirhan, Nineteen61
Chef Cem Demirhan is Turkish-American. As a first-generation American, born in New York, Cem Demirhan lived his life infusing cultures. This is something that has translated into his professional career and passion for food. Cem spent most of his summers with his mother’s side of the family. His grandmother was an exceptional cook. She helped introduce him to a wide variety of bold flavors found in Turkish Cuisine, which helped him develop an intricate palate from an early age. Cem also spent most of his life in kitchens. Whether in his grandmother’s kitchens or kitchens in his father’s restaurants, Cem grew up no stranger to the aura and culture of good food and the restaurant culture. Being introduced to the restaurant scene allowed him to develop an understanding for not only the art of food, but also the full concept and operation of a successful restaurant.
Pat Spinosa, AgAmerica Lending
Pat Spinosa is the Director of Business Development, joining the AgAmerica family in 2017. He is a proud graduate of the University of Florida with multigenerational roots in Florida agriculture.
Pat is a fifth-generation citrus and cattle farmer. He remains highly active in the agricultural community and organizations such as Florida FFA Foundation, the AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Program, and the Florida Forestry Association. Through these experiences, he’s had the opportunity to build relationships with family-owned farm operations across the nation. He enjoys making a positive impact on the lives of American youth and encouraging the development of their skills in leadership, personal growth, and professional success through agricultural education.
Prior to AgAmerica, Pat was a survey technician for Pickett and Associates—an engineering, surveying, and geospatial firm. During his time here, he surveyed land for federal agencies including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife services, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and U.S. Department of Agriculture.
His personal background in U.S. agriculture combined with his passion for rural land and family farm conservation inspired him to search for an innovative career where he could advocate for this essential way of life on a larger scale. As Director of Business Development of AgAmerica Lending, Pat oversees the client relations department who manages a 500+ client portfolio that continues to grow rapidly. Through his leadership, the inbound and outbound sales teams have closed more than $400M in loans and helped improve the financial situation of farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners nationwide.
Mac Miller, AgAmerica Lending
Mac Miller has been with AgAmerica Lending since 2013. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Co-owner of the company. A proud graduate of Clemson University’s College of Business and Behavioral Science, Mac gained valuable experience early on through various leadership roles, including Interfraternity Council President, and memberships in prestigious collegiate organizations such as the Tiger Brotherhood and Blue Key Honor Society.
As Senior Vice President and Co-owner of AgAmerica, Mac implements his professional leadership background in the development of revolutionary and innovative capital structuring methods. He values unconventional thinking and works diligently to set up optimal capital structures for each client to equip them with the resources needed to achieve their respective operating goals. His philosophy for success is individual, personalized attention, and high-quality work. Under Mac’s leadership, AgAmerica has added more than $2 billion in loans, achieving an average growth rate of 140 percent year after year.
