November 24, 2025
AgGeorgia Farm Credit recently conducted its annual Director and Nominating Committee elections with the assistance of elections facilitator Survey & Ballot Systems. Two candidates were elected to the Board of Directors and thirteen candidates were elected to the Nominating Committee.
After being provided a slate of candidates by a Nominating Committee of stockholders, AgGeorgia provided the opportunity for floor nominations at its October 15th Annual Meeting held in Perry. There were no nominations from the floor for the two Director positions with terms expiring December 31, 2025, or for the 2026 Nominating Committee. The candidates identified by the Nominating Committee were then voted upon via mailed and online ballot, with the following elected:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Each to serve a 4-year term:
John H. Reece - Ellijay, GA (Gilmer Co.) - Position #1, Director Region #2
Patti B. York - Hartwell, GA (Hart Co.) - Position #1, Director Region #3
2026 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Each to serve a 1-year term:
Yvonna Sue Alley - Lenox, GA (Berrien Co.)
William “Bill” P. Bryan, Jr. - Summerville, GA (Chattooga Co.)
Rodney P. Dawson - Hawkinsville, GA (Pulaski Co.)
Daniel A. Dobbs - Carnesville, GA (Franklin Co.)
Wayne R. Ertzberger - Carnesville, GA (Franklin Co.)
Arnold B. Ivey - Tennille, GA (Washington Co.)
C. Darrell Jones - Ellijay, GA (Gilmer Co.)
Scott E. Knight - Dudley, GA (Laurens Co.)
Andy S. Rodgers - Dearing, GA (McDuffie Co.)
Mark A. Smith - Eastanollee, GA (Stephens Co.)
Brett A. Walls - Byromville, GA (Dooly Co.)
W. Scott Everidge (Alternate) - Pinehurst, GA (Dooly Co.)
Matthew F. Perfect (Alternate) - Elko, GA (Houston Co.)
We appreciate the candidates’ interest and willingness to serve, and congratulate the elected Directors and Nominating Committee members who now have the opportunity to represent over 5,000 member/borrowers of the cooperative.