Board Election Results
2026 Board Election Results
A key tenet of our cooperative business model is the opportunity to participate in the process of nominating and electing our Board of Directors. This important responsibility provides each customer owner with a voice in determining the governance of our association and the strategic direction in which we move forward.
Farm Credit of Southern Colorado recently completed the 2026 Board of Directors election, and the results have been tallied.
Board of Director Election Winners
Whitney Hansen – Position E5
Brad Lubbers – Position E6
Chase Rushton – Position E7
During this process, we also accepted nominations for our Nominating Committee, which leads the process of identifying and vetting candidates for the Board. The Nominating Committee results are included below.
Nominating Committee:
Curt Dutro
Tyler Mitchell
Douglas Melcher
Brett Deacon
Wendy Rusk
We would like to say thank you to each candidate that ran for a position in this year’s election. Your time and commitment only strengthens this process and our association.
It is an exciting time at Farm Credit of Southern Colorado, and we are looking forward to working with each Director as we progress with our strategic initiatives and go-to-market strategy. Congratulations to Whitney, Brad, Chase, and the Nominating Committee. The insights and leadership you bring to Farm Credit of Southern Colorado are invaluable, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work with each of you.
Lastly, thank you to everyone who participated in the voting process. Having a voice in how your association is governed and operated is truly a unique component of the cooperative business model, and your participation is very much appreciated.