Personnel News
Larissa Partlow Hired as Accountant
Larissa Partlow, accountant, is the newest employee to the Alabama Farm Credit Administrative Office. Larissa graduated from Athens State University in August of 2008 with a bachelors degree in accounting. Larissa and her husband William have three children: Hayden (15), Ethan (13), and Caroline (12). They are members of Decatur Baptist Church. In her spare time she and her husband enjoy attending their children’s sporting events which include: soccer, ice skating, basketball and guitar. Ben Gore, President/CEO says, “Please join me welcoming Larissa to the Farm Credit family. I believe she will be an asset to the accounting department.”
Chuck Roberts Hired as loan officer trainee
The Alabama Farm Credit is pleased to introduce the newest member to our association. Chuck Roberts recently joined our Talladega branch office as a Loan Officer Trainee. Chuck grew up in Hartselle, Alabama and received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics and business from Auburn University. He has a background in farming with his experience ranging from training horses to maintaining a small cattle operation. “His hands on farm background combined with his Agricultural Economics training makes Chuck a great addition to our office and will help us to better service our customer base. I’m excited to have him and look forward to introducing him to our customers and giving him a chance to get to know them as well,” said Jim Tollison, vice president/branch manager of the Talladega office.
Greg Copeland to Head Albertville Branch
Greg Copeland of the Albertville branch has been promoted to branch manager of the Albertville office.
Copeland has a long tenure with Farm Credit: He was first hired in 1984 as a loan officer trainee in Decatur. He then transferred to Rainsville, where he worked for two years, and has been a loan officer at the Albertville branch since 1989. He received his bachelor's degree in agricultural business and economics from Auburn University in 1984.
Copeland and his wife, Jenny, reside in Boaz. They have two children, Miles and Caroline. “Greg Copeland is an asset to Farm Credit,” said Ben Gore, Alabama Farm Credit president and chief executive officer. “I am confident that as the new branch manager he will continue leading the Albertville office according to the standard that our borrowers have come to know and trust.”
