Empowering the Future: Innovate, Inspire, Impact
November 18–20, 2025
Advancing governance excellence and intelligence.
Join us at Director Leadership: Empowering the Future, where executives, directors, and boards will be inspired to drive innovation and impact within their organizations. Explore the dynamic landscape of digitalization and its profound influence on agricultural lending and gain the tools to navigate the evolving complexities of this digital world. This conference is designed to foster knowledge exchange, ignite collaboration, and empower leadership to harness the transformative potential of the digital era within Farm Credit.
In today’s rapidly changing environment, the role of director demands visionary leadership and strategic innovation. The Director Leadership Conference will equip you with the insights and strategies to inspire your team, drive impactful change, and unlock governance excellence. This event provides a unique platform to explore the opportunities and challenges brought about by the digital revolution and to refine your approach to shaping strategy and fostering long-term success.
Empowering the future starts with leaders who not only adapt to change—they inspire and lead it.
Early Bird Registration: $1,975 (Register by July 25, 2025)
Full Registration: $2,125 (Register by October 24, 2025)
Late Registration: $2,325 (Register by November 18, 2025)
Contact Information:
Registration questions: [email protected]
Sponsor, exhibitor and supporter opportunities: [email protected]
Joe Alamo
Board of Directors
AgLoan
Staci Brown
Chief Audit Executive
Yosemite Farm Credit, ACA
Jenny Black
Board of Directors
AgFirst
Laura Braun
Board of Directors
AgriBank
Kim Brunner
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Mark Fonnesbeck
CEO
Idaho AgCredit
Mark Jensen
CEO
FCSA
Cullen Kovac
Board of Directors - Chair
Louisianna Land Bank
Erik Person
Chief Risk Officer
American AgCredit, ACA
Nisha Rocap
Chief Audit Executive
Farm Credit Bank of Texas
Ed Reed
Board of Directors
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Kayla Robinson
CEO
AgTexas
Rachel Swanson
Director, Governance, Risk & Controls
AgriBank, FCB
Jennifer Thompson
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer
Capital Farm Credit, ACA
Joe Valladares
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
Texas Farm Credit Services
Steve Wittbecker
Chief Sustainability Officer
CoBank