Board of Directors
Michael J. Reynolds, Chair
CEO
Farm Credit East
Michael J. Reynolds serves as Chief Executive Officer & President of Farm Credit East. Previously, he served as Farm Credit East's Chief Business Officer where he provided executive leadership for all branch credit and financial services operations. He also served as Chair of Credit Committee and as Executive Vice President and Regional Manager.
He is a Farm Credit veteran having joined in 1990 after graduating from Hartwick College with a Bachelors in Management and Accounting and has been promoted through a variety of positions. He is also active in other workgroups within the Farm Credit System, including serving as Vice Chair of the Farm Credit System’s Presidents Planning Committee, a national leadership group, and will serve as Chair in 2023.
He is a Farm Credit veteran having joined in 1990 after graduating from Hartwick College with a Bachelors in Management and Accounting and has been promoted through a variety of positions. He is also active in other workgroups within the Farm Credit System, including serving as Vice Chair of the Farm Credit System’s Presidents Planning Committee, a national leadership group, and will serve as Chair in 2023.
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Tom Nakano, Vice Chair
Chief Financial Officer
AgWest Farm Credit
As Chief Financial officer for AgWest Farm Credit, Tom Nakano is responsible for all accounting and financial functions, operational functions, legal, human resources, and information technology. Prior to this role, he was EVP – Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for Northwest FCS for approximately 18 years and has 29 years of Farm Credit experience.
Tom Nakano was raised on a small row crop farm outside of Ontario, Oregon. He graduated from Oregon State with a degree in Finance and received an MBA from Willamette University. He is on the board of the Oregon State University Foundation and was past chair of the board for the Oregon State University Alumni Association. He is also a licensed CPA in the state of Washington.
Tom Nakano was raised on a small row crop farm outside of Ontario, Oregon. He graduated from Oregon State with a degree in Finance and received an MBA from Willamette University. He is on the board of the Oregon State University Foundation and was past chair of the board for the Oregon State University Alumni Association. He is also a licensed CPA in the state of Washington.
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Briana Beebe
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Farm Credit East
Briana S. Beebe serves as Chief Operating Officer. She leads all of Farm Credit East’s human resource programs, central operations and documentation specialist teams, and credit analysts, ensuring alignment of all aspects of credit delivery. She joined Farm Credit in 2003 and served as loan officer in the Middleboro branch for seven years, and human resources for 13 years before transitioning to her current role. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in animal science/ag business. She is also a graduate of LEAD New York and Farm Credit’s Leadership Development Program.
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Ryan Berg
SVP & Chief Operating Officer
Farm Credit Illinois
Ryan began his Farm Credit career in 1999 as a loan accounting administrator. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois and also holds a CPA certificate. Ryan has a son, Alec, and resides in Mahomet.
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Jim Dunne
Senior Vice President & Chief Risk Officer
Farm Credit Illinois
Jim Dunne was raised in Grant County, Wisconsin, and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jim has over 27 years of experience in the banking industry. Jim and his wife, Lisa, have two daughters and reside in Mahomet.
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Kelly Hunt
President & CEO
Farm Credit Illinois
Kelly is a native of Champaign County and has over 20 years of accounting experience, including 15 years in public practice. She has an Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration from Parkland College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois, and is a licensed CPA. Kelly and her husband, Greg, reside in Champaign and have 3 daughters and 2 sons.
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Bill Kohler
Chief Information Officer
Farm Credit East
Bill Kohler serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. He leads the technology team, which aims to build and maintain a strong IT organization that is structured to best support the business and drive customer satisfaction. Additional focus areas include AI and innovation, security, platform enhancements, and new product development, which will help the cooperative better serve its employees and customers. He joined Farm Credit East in 2024, bringing over 25 years of experience in technology leadership. Bill holds a BS from The King’s College.
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Bill Perry
President & CEO
AgWest Farm Credit
Bill was raised on his family’s cattle ranch in central Montana, near Judith Gap. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business from Montana State University and a Master of Science degree in agricultural economics from Kansas State University.
Prior to the merger creating AgWest Farm Credit, Bill served in various roles for Northwest Farm Credit Services since joining the company in 2004. These previous roles include Chief Lending Officer, Montana President, and Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Credit Underwriting. He also previously served as a Relationship Manager in Montana, working in the Bozeman, Havre and Billings branches.
In his spare time, Bill and his wife enjoy spending time with their two sons and helping out at his family’s ranch in Montana.
Prior to the merger creating AgWest Farm Credit, Bill served in various roles for Northwest Farm Credit Services since joining the company in 2004. These previous roles include Chief Lending Officer, Montana President, and Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Credit Underwriting. He also previously served as a Relationship Manager in Montana, working in the Bozeman, Havre and Billings branches.
In his spare time, Bill and his wife enjoy spending time with their two sons and helping out at his family’s ranch in Montana.
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Denise Warkomski
Chief Operating Officer
AgWest Farm Credit
Denise serves as AgWest’s Chief Operating Officer. Denise grew up in a small, rural community in the Texas Panhandle. She has an undergraduate degree from West Texas A&M in agricultural business & economics and a master’s in agribusiness from Texas A&M University. She’s also a graduate of Stonier Graduate Banking Program and received certification from Wharton’s Executive Leadership Program.
Denise has been with the Farm Credit System more than 20 years. Prior to AgWest, Denise was a member of Farm Credit West’s (FCW) Management Executive Committee in the role of Executive Vice President - Business & Customer Solutions. Prior to that she served as FCW’s Chief Underwriting Officer for five years and worked on their Strategy Team. Denise worked for Farm Credit Services Southwest for ten years and started her Farm Credit career with CoBank.
Denise resides outside of Phoenix, Arizona. She and her husband, Jon, have two teenage children and a small family farm. They love rooting for their favorite teams including the Diamondbacks, Sun Devils, and Aggies.
Denise has been with the Farm Credit System more than 20 years. Prior to AgWest, Denise was a member of Farm Credit West’s (FCW) Management Executive Committee in the role of Executive Vice President - Business & Customer Solutions. Prior to that she served as FCW’s Chief Underwriting Officer for five years and worked on their Strategy Team. Denise worked for Farm Credit Services Southwest for ten years and started her Farm Credit career with CoBank.
Denise resides outside of Phoenix, Arizona. She and her husband, Jon, have two teenage children and a small family farm. They love rooting for their favorite teams including the Diamondbacks, Sun Devils, and Aggies.
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Bob Passini
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bob Passini serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Farm Credit Financial Partners. He previously led the organization’s legal team, data governance, and enterprise risk management program as the Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer.
Bob joined FPI in March of 2019 following an extensive career in risk and business resiliency, most recently serving as Chief Resiliency Officer for a Fortune 500 company in the insurance and financial services industry.
Prior to his roles in risk and business resiliency, Bob held senior positions leading diverse information technology initiatives where he was recognized for his subject matter expertise in infrastructure architecture, network technologies, hardware and software standards, security protocols, and shared services models. He maintains a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation, is a member of (ISC)² and FS-ISAC and served as chair of the LOMA Business Resiliency Committee from 2013-2017.
Bob joined FPI in March of 2019 following an extensive career in risk and business resiliency, most recently serving as Chief Resiliency Officer for a Fortune 500 company in the insurance and financial services industry.
Prior to his roles in risk and business resiliency, Bob held senior positions leading diverse information technology initiatives where he was recognized for his subject matter expertise in infrastructure architecture, network technologies, hardware and software standards, security protocols, and shared services models. He maintains a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation, is a member of (ISC)² and FS-ISAC and served as chair of the LOMA Business Resiliency Committee from 2013-2017.
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Jess Barnes
Vice President of People and Culture
Jess Barnes serves as the Vice President of People and Culture, overseeing the Human Resources Department, Communications, Training, and Legal teams. She joined the company in January 2025 after serving as the Vice President of Human Resources at a leading materials science company where she managed a team of more than 750 employees across North America and Asia. She is a seasoned Human Resources leader with over 25 years of experience driving strategic HR initiatives and fostering high-performing organizational cultures. She has a proven track record of aligning HR strategies with business goals to deliver exceptional results across diverse industries, including professional services, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Jess holds an MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Assumption College and a Bachelor of Science in Business with concentrations in Human Resource Management and Management Information Systems from Northeastern University. In addition, Jess maintains a Senior Professional Human Resources Certification (SPHR) from HRCI Institute.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jess cherishes spending quality time with her family, including her husband and two children. Jess, a former Division I athlete, is a passionate basketball enthusiast dedicated to mentoring the next generation through advanced skills training.
Jess holds an MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Assumption College and a Bachelor of Science in Business with concentrations in Human Resource Management and Management Information Systems from Northeastern University. In addition, Jess maintains a Senior Professional Human Resources Certification (SPHR) from HRCI Institute.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jess cherishes spending quality time with her family, including her husband and two children. Jess, a former Division I athlete, is a passionate basketball enthusiast dedicated to mentoring the next generation through advanced skills training.
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Mariana DeLobato
VP, Strategic Delivery
Mariana DeLobato serves as the Vice President of Strategic Delivery, where she leads the Project Management, Business Analysis, and Resource Management teams. She rejoined FPI in 2025 after serving as a Senior Engagement Manager and National Team Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she managed teams that supported Fortune 500 companies on their cloud transformation journeys.
At AWS, Mariana oversaw a national talent development program supporting over 300 consultants, developed and promoted global delivery standards, and contributed to significant revenue growth. AWS leadership recognized her with the Earned Trust Award and selected her for the AWS Leadership Program, which cultivates high-impact leaders across the organization.
Prior to AWS, she helped build the first-ever PMOs at FPI and Rediker Software, driving major operational improvements and transitioning delivery models to scalable SaaS solutions.
Mariana is a seasoned technology and delivery executive with over 15 years of experience driving transformational change across financial, educational technology, and healthcare organizations.
Mariana holds a Master of Business Administration in Communications and Information Management from Bay Path University, as well as certifications including AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS AI Practitioner, Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Outside of work, Mariana teaches at Bay Path University and volunteers with local organizations that support animal welfare, career mentorship, and workforce development, including the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and Junior Achievement, among others.
At AWS, Mariana oversaw a national talent development program supporting over 300 consultants, developed and promoted global delivery standards, and contributed to significant revenue growth. AWS leadership recognized her with the Earned Trust Award and selected her for the AWS Leadership Program, which cultivates high-impact leaders across the organization.
Prior to AWS, she helped build the first-ever PMOs at FPI and Rediker Software, driving major operational improvements and transitioning delivery models to scalable SaaS solutions.
Mariana is a seasoned technology and delivery executive with over 15 years of experience driving transformational change across financial, educational technology, and healthcare organizations.
Mariana holds a Master of Business Administration in Communications and Information Management from Bay Path University, as well as certifications including AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS AI Practitioner, Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Outside of work, Mariana teaches at Bay Path University and volunteers with local organizations that support animal welfare, career mentorship, and workforce development, including the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and Junior Achievement, among others.
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Steve Demeritt
EVP, IT Operations
Steve Demeritt serves as EVP, IT Operations, driving the strategic direction and operational excellence of the company’s technical infrastructure, cloud platforms, and application services.
An accomplished IT executive, Steve brings extensive experience from multi-billion organizations, including Black & Veatch, S&P Global, Barclays US, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble. He also served as a Submarine Officer in the US Navy for eight years.
Steve holds a BS in Computer Science from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis and executive education from Harvard Business School.
Beyond his professional achievements, Steve is passionate about giving back to the community and developing the next generation of IT leaders. He actively participates in mentorship programs and industry associations, sharing his knowledge and expertise to inspire and empower emerging leaders in the field.
An accomplished IT executive, Steve brings extensive experience from multi-billion organizations, including Black & Veatch, S&P Global, Barclays US, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble. He also served as a Submarine Officer in the US Navy for eight years.
Steve holds a BS in Computer Science from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis and executive education from Harvard Business School.
Beyond his professional achievements, Steve is passionate about giving back to the community and developing the next generation of IT leaders. He actively participates in mentorship programs and industry associations, sharing his knowledge and expertise to inspire and empower emerging leaders in the field.
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Jamie Manning
VP, Customer Solutions
Jamie Manning serves as VP, Customer Solutions and Corporate Secretary, leading the organization’s legal, enterprise risk management, communications, and training teams. She joined FPI in 2019 after serving in various roles in the higher education, legal, and private sectors.
Jamie holds a BA in Communication from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an MBA from Elms College. She is also active in the community and serves on the Board of Directors for the Springfield Public Forum as Marketing and Membership Co-Chair.
Jamie holds a BA in Communication from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an MBA from Elms College. She is also active in the community and serves on the Board of Directors for the Springfield Public Forum as Marketing and Membership Co-Chair.
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Jim McCormack
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Jim McCormack leads our engineering and architecture groups. His teams are responsible for designing and developing the software and applications at the heart of Farm Credit Financial Partners' innovative ecosystem of cloud-based products and services. His group also provides development support for the company's suite of production applications.
Jim joined Farm Credit Financial Partners in 2016 and most recently worked as the Senior Vice President of Application Development. Though he has provided software engineering expertise in various industries, he has been helping teams develop applications exclusively in the financial services industry since 2008, which previously includes commercial banks and investment firms.
Jim maintains a Lean Six Sigma certification from Dartmouth College and holds a BA in business and an MBA from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University.
Jim joined Farm Credit Financial Partners in 2016 and most recently worked as the Senior Vice President of Application Development. Though he has provided software engineering expertise in various industries, he has been helping teams develop applications exclusively in the financial services industry since 2008, which previously includes commercial banks and investment firms.
Jim maintains a Lean Six Sigma certification from Dartmouth College and holds a BA in business and an MBA from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University.
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Scott Rousseau
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Scott Rousseau serves as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and leads the Finance and Accounting functions at FPI. Scott joined FPI in 2007 as Controller and was named CFO in 2009. Scott serves as Vice Chair of the Team FPI Finance committee whose membership is comprised of the Chief Financial Officers of FPI’s ACA Partner organizations. He also serves on the CoBank, ACB Retirement Trust Committee which oversees the defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans for FPI and several other Farm Credit employers.
Prior to joining FPI, Scott worked in technology-focused Financial Planning and Controllership roles at several large financial services firms including The Hartford and State Street Bank.
Scott earned his BS and MBA degrees from Bentley University and holds the Certified Management Accountant designation.
Scott lives in Easthampton, Massachusetts with his wife and two children and volunteers at a Western Massachusetts based horse rescue sanctuary.
Prior to joining FPI, Scott worked in technology-focused Financial Planning and Controllership roles at several large financial services firms including The Hartford and State Street Bank.
Scott earned his BS and MBA degrees from Bentley University and holds the Certified Management Accountant designation.
Scott lives in Easthampton, Massachusetts with his wife and two children and volunteers at a Western Massachusetts based horse rescue sanctuary.
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Richard Saunders
VP, Engineering
Richard Saunders serves as the Vice President of Engineering, leading the Development, DevOps, and Quality Engineering organizations. He joined the company in April 2025, bringing over two decades of leadership across enterprise and startup environments. Prior to this role, he served as Head of Salesforce for the top bank in Canada, where he revolutionized cash management onboarding and optimized the end-to-end sales process through strategic Salesforce implementations.
Richard is an accomplished technology executive with 26 years of experience driving innovation and leading high-impact engineering teams. He has spearheaded digital and cloud transformation initiatives at two Fortune 100 companies, covering infrastructure and commercial banking software. His expertise includes fostering a culture of innovation, solving complex technical challenges, mentoring emerging leaders, and scaling engineering organizations to meet strategic business goals. His career spans industries such as publishing, insurance, and banking, as well as high-growth startups in real estate, cybersecurity, staffing, and generative AI.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Science degree and maintains several professional certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, ITIL Foundations, and ITIL Continuous Process Improvement. He is also a certified Flosum Professional.
Outside of work, Richard enjoys life in Western Massachusetts with his wife and two children. He actively contributes to his community by coaching youth sports, including soccer, ice hockey, basketball, and football. He also supports animal welfare by fostering cats through a local rescue. A lifelong athlete, he continues to compete in multiple sports at a near-professional level. Richard has a deep passion for cars, continuous learning in areas ranging from welding to generative AI, and mentoring early-career professionals.
Richard is an accomplished technology executive with 26 years of experience driving innovation and leading high-impact engineering teams. He has spearheaded digital and cloud transformation initiatives at two Fortune 100 companies, covering infrastructure and commercial banking software. His expertise includes fostering a culture of innovation, solving complex technical challenges, mentoring emerging leaders, and scaling engineering organizations to meet strategic business goals. His career spans industries such as publishing, insurance, and banking, as well as high-growth startups in real estate, cybersecurity, staffing, and generative AI.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Science degree and maintains several professional certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, ITIL Foundations, and ITIL Continuous Process Improvement. He is also a certified Flosum Professional.
Outside of work, Richard enjoys life in Western Massachusetts with his wife and two children. He actively contributes to his community by coaching youth sports, including soccer, ice hockey, basketball, and football. He also supports animal welfare by fostering cats through a local rescue. A lifelong athlete, he continues to compete in multiple sports at a near-professional level. Richard has a deep passion for cars, continuous learning in areas ranging from welding to generative AI, and mentoring early-career professionals.
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John Stabilo
EVP, Infrastructure & Application Delivery
John Stabilo leads Client Technology Services, Computer Operations, Security Administration, and Infrastructure initiatives within FPI. In conjunction with ITAC and ISAC, John helps guide the overall technology direction for the company’s Infrastructure technology products and provides support and guidance for application development processes.
Before FPI, John served as the Vice President of Systems for McKesson, a global leader in U.S. Pharmaceutical & healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, specialty health technology, and community oncology. John was an Independent I.T. Infrastructure Consultant, Vice President of Systems Management and Infrastructure for Mass Mutual, and Director of Infrastructure for Baystate Health.
John earned his BS from Western New England University, a Certified Data Center Design Engineer (CDCDP), and has completed course work in Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), ITILv4 Foundations, AWS Tech
Before FPI, John served as the Vice President of Systems for McKesson, a global leader in U.S. Pharmaceutical & healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, specialty health technology, and community oncology. John was an Independent I.T. Infrastructure Consultant, Vice President of Systems Management and Infrastructure for Mass Mutual, and Director of Infrastructure for Baystate Health.
John earned his BS from Western New England University, a Certified Data Center Design Engineer (CDCDP), and has completed course work in Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), ITILv4 Foundations, AWS Tech
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Jason Warren
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Jason Warren leads a team of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals that protect FPI and its Associations from information and cybersecurity threats.
Jason joined FPI in April of 2023 following an extensive 28 year career in information risk management and cybersecurity threat detection, most recently serving as a cybersecurity manager at two Fortune 500 financial institutions. He is also a proud Veteran that served in the United States Coast Guard for 32 years and was recognized as a senior military leader in cybersecurity initiatives.
Jason earned a Bachelor’s in Information Systems Management at Excelsior University and a Masters in Cybersecurity from Excelsior University. He holds numerous certifications including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information System Manager (CISM), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer +I (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and ITI
Jason joined FPI in April of 2023 following an extensive 28 year career in information risk management and cybersecurity threat detection, most recently serving as a cybersecurity manager at two Fortune 500 financial institutions. He is also a proud Veteran that served in the United States Coast Guard for 32 years and was recognized as a senior military leader in cybersecurity initiatives.
Jason earned a Bachelor’s in Information Systems Management at Excelsior University and a Masters in Cybersecurity from Excelsior University. He holds numerous certifications including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information System Manager (CISM), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer +I (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and ITI
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