Farm Credit Services of America Board of Directors-Technology Expert
Omaha, NE, US, 68137-2210
AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services.
Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.
Job Summary
*Candidate may reside anywhere in the United States but must be willing to travel to various locations for all board meetings.
We are seeking a Technology Expert to join our Farm Credit Services of America Board of Directors. In this role, alongside the Board, you will be responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of FCSAmerica. The Board oversees the Association’s affairs and establishes policies with the objective of improving the Association’s technology.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of senior level leadership/management experience in business technology.
- Knowledge of the financial services industry, agriculture, and/or cooperative or similar business model.
- Experience and knowledge in information technology, technology strategies, technology implementation and emerging technologies for large corporations.
Time Commitment
- Four-year term beginning September 1, 2026.
- Ability to commit an average of 40-45 days/year for attendance of Board Meetings and related activities.
- Ability to commit appropriate time to meeting preparation.
- Ability to travel, including some overnight travel.*
*Candidate may reside anywhere in the United States but must be willing to travel to various locations for all board meetings.
Knowledge or experience in the following areas
- Technology
- Strategic Direction and Counsel
- Governance Effectiveness
- Organizational Performance & Finance
- Risk Oversight
- Talent Management
- Communication
Compensation
- Board Retainer ($5,766/month)
- Per Diem for business meetings and related travel time ($600/day)
- Reimbursement for Service-Related Out-of-Pocket Expenses
- Average annual compensation of around $80,000 to $85,000
Candidate Eligibility
• Must not be a director or employee of an organization that offers financing or risk mitigation products offered by AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) or Frontier Farm Credit (Frontier).
• Must not have been an officer or employee of a Farm Credit System institution, within the past 12 months.
• Must not be a Director of another Farm Credit System institution.
• Must not be a customer of AgCountry, FCSAmerica, Frontier or a Director, officer, employee, stockholder or agent of a customer of AgCountry, FCSAmerica, Frontier.
• Must not have been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust or held liable for fraud.
• Must be under the age of 70 years old at the start of board term.
About Us:
AgCountry has 44 offices, is based in Fargo, North Dakota and serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. FCSAmerica is based in Omaha, NE and has 42 local offices serving rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Frontier Farm Credit has six offices serving eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today’s agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.
AgCountry Farm Credit Services, ACA, Farm Credit Services of America, ACA, and Frontier Farm Credit, ACA are Equal Employment Opportunity employers, and they comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.