Ralph Stewart Appointed New Chief Credit Officer
Ralph Stewart is the new executive vice president and chief credit officer for Alabama Farm Credit. Stewart grew up in the rural community of McEwen, Tenn., where he continues to farm part time and runs a commercial beef operation with his cousin on a third-generation family farm.
Stewart graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a bachelor's degree in natural resource management and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho. He also earned a juris doctorate law degree from Nashville School of Law. He is a lifetime FFA member and a Shriner.
Prior to joining Alabama Farm Credit, Stewart was a regional president over 18 counties in middle Tennessee and was responsible for $700 million in loan assets for Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. he is the former president of the Exchange Club in Columbia, Tenn. Stewart also is a graduate of the Farm Credit Leadership College and FCC Leadership Development Program.
Stewart says, "I am glad to be in North Alabama. I feel very at home with farmers in this area, and I am proud to be part of Alabama Farm Credit."
Ben Gore, president and CEO said, "Ralph Stewart brings an abundance of credit experience to our association. Please join me as we welcome Ralph to our Farm Credit family."
