2026 Board of Directors Elections

Age: 56

Farming Operation

Todd and his oldest son, Aaron, farm in Central Kentucky just outside of Lexington. Aaron is the second generation in their family to farm. They have a cow/calf, backgrounder, and finisher operation with most animals being grass finished and sold to Whole Foods Market. Alfalfa and grass hay are an additional focus for the local equine market and their beef cattle. They also provide paddock and stall space to local pleasure horse owners and custom pasture maintenance. Finally, they have three short term rentals with a focus on local agricultural events at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Education

Bryan Station High School, Philip Morris Leadership Class 5, Kentucky Cattleman’s Leadership Class 5

Board Experience

• Farm Credit Mid-America Mid-America Board of Directors
  • Director, 2019 to present
  • Chair, 2023 to present
  • Vice Chair, 2022-2023
  • Risk Committee, Chair, 2022-2023
  • Human Resources Committee, Chair, 2021-2022
  • CEO Search Committee, member, 2021
  • Merger Transition Committee, member, 2023
  • Governance Committee, member, 2019-2021
• AgriBank Nominating Committee, member, 2021-2023
• Fayette County Farm Bureau, Director and Past President, Advisor on Executive Committee
• Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council, Treasurer, 2019 to present
• Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center, Chair, 2013 to present
• University of Kentucky District Extension Board, Chair, 2020 to present

Community and Industry Involvement

• Burley Farmers Advisory Council
• Council for Burley Tobacco
• Farm Credit Mid-America Advisory Committee, Lexington office, former member
• Fayette Alliance
• First United Methodist Church, Lexington, KY, member
• Kentucky Agricultural Water Quality Authority, Director, 2017-2022

Biographical Information

I am a first-generation farmer, who started farming tobacco while in high school at the age of 16. I have always loved everything about agriculture, both plants and animals, but also the people! I was the Treasurer of my high school’s FFA chapter and actively worked in tobacco for local farmers while in middle and high school. I purchased a small tractor at 16 prior to owning a truck, to say I was focused was an understatement. We have been blessed by many people who have helped with advice or with opportunities along the way. My wife, Kristin and I, met at a Farm Bureau meeting and have been married 31 years. We have three sons, Aaron 28, Nick 24, and Rudy 21.

Why do you want to serve on the Farm Credit Mid-America Board?

Farm Credit Mid-America has been a great and vital partner in my farming operation. Many people loan money, few understand what we do and want to be a part of it, I know Farm Credit Mid-America does. As our farms continue to face market volatility, it’s more important than ever for Farm Credit Mid-America to be there providing much needed capital. I believe that I have a unique set of life experiences that are beneficial to our board and association. I can attest to small operations growing into large operations with time, and that everyone has potential for success if given the opportunity. I want to continue to serve on our board and ensure that we see the opportunities in a thoughtful and calculated way.