Association Names New CEO
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Farm Credit has named Ben Gore as chief executive officer, effective Jan. 2, 2009. Gore replaces retiring CEO, David Howse.
After 36 years with the Farm Credit System, including 20 years as the CEO, Howse plans to retire at the end of February. Until then, he will remain with the association to assist with the transition of leadership.
Gore has worked for Farm Credit for 32 years in the association’s Albertville branch, where he has overseen significant growth. He began his career as a loan officer trainee, and for the past 20 years, he was the Albertville branch manager. During that time, the branch office grew its loan volume from $20 million to $200 million and more than doubled its staff.
“The board has made an excellent choice in selecting Ben Gore as our new CEO to lead our association as we transition into the future and become a full-service lender,” said Board Chairman Loyd Rutherford. “In addition, I congratulate David on reaching a milestone in his career and wish him Godspeed in his well-deserved retirement.”
