Board of Directors

What does it mean to be a member of a Farm Credit cooperative? 

Horizon Farm Credit is a cooperative owned by its customer members who purchase voting stock, which gives them the right to participate in director elections and vote on issues impacting the Association. Visit our Elections page to learn more about the process, regions, and get answers to frequently asked questions.

The Board of Directors consists of both stockholder elected directors and two outside directors appointed by the Board. The Board meets regularly to set policy and provide strategic direction to the Association’s leadership. Elections for open positions on the Board take place each fall. The Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying willing and qualified board candidates to be included on the election ballot. Visit our Annual Stockholder Meeting page to find the most current information on upcoming elections and business performance.

Meet the Board

Dave Smith

David R. Smith

Board Chair, Keystone Election Region

Lebanon County

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Mike Nelson

Michael S. Nelson

Vice Chair, Potomac Region

Carroll County

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Julie Bolyard

Julie Bolyard

Virginia/West Virginia State Seat

Berkeley County

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Brian Boyd

Brian L. Boyd

Keystone Election Region

Lebanon County

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Kevin Grim

Kevin D. Grim

Southcentral PA Election Region

York County

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Travis Hastings

John Travis Hastings

Delaware State Seat

Sussex County

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laura heilinger

Laura M. Heilinger

Keystone Election Region

Lebanon County

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Monica Hepler

Monica Hepler

Northwestern PA Election Region

Venango County

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Tony III

Anthony M. Ill

Appointed Outside Director

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Sharon McClellan

Sharon McClellan

Northeastern PA Election Region

Bradford County

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Jay McGinnis

Jay McGinnis

Potomac Election Region

Baltimore County

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Bob Messner

Robert (Bob) Messner, Jr.

Appointed Outside Director

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Carl Metzgar

Carl Metzgar

Southwestern PA Election Region

Somerset County

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Fred Moore

Fred R. Moore, Jr.

Delmarva Election Region

Wicomico County

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Sam Parker

Samuel T. Parker

Delmarva Election Region

Wicomico County

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Brian L. Reiff

Brian L. Reiff

Southcentral PA Election Region

Franklin County

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Jenny Rhodes

Jennifer L. Rhodes

Maryland State Seat

Queen Anne's County

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Paul Schmidt

Paul Schmidt

Northeastern PA Election Region

Northumberland County

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Richard Shuman

Richard D. Shuman

Pennsylvania State Seat

Columbia County

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Charles F. Ulmer

Charles F. Ulmer

Pennsylvania State Seat

Lycoming County

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Christine Waddell

Christine Waddell

Northwestern PA Election Region

Erie County

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Charles Wright

Charles M. Wright, IV

Delmarva Election Region

Wicomico County

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Board of Director Documents

Horizon Farm Credit is strategically managed by a team of executive leaders and a member-elected Board of Directors. You can read supporting relevant documentation below:

Contact Information

Dave Smith, Board Chair

chair@horizonfc.com

If you’re a Horizon Farm Credit member interested in becoming a member of our Board of Directors, please email Melissa Sipe.