Capital Farm Credit announces results of 2025 director elections
Capital Farm Credit has finalized the results of its 2025 Director Election. The Board of Directors is responsible for the general oversight and direction of Capital Farm Credit, ensuring that the organization continues to meet the needs of its members and the agricultural community across Texas.
The newly elected directors are Dale Crenwelge, representing Region 5; Wade Lowry, representing Region 8; and Ryan Reichardt, who has been elected to At-Large Position 2. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to serving the interests of Capital Farm Credit’s members.
“We want to extend our utmost appreciation to all candidates who participated in the election process and to our members who cast their vote,” said Jeff Norte, chief executive officer. “We look forward to the contributions of the newly elected directors and are excited for the future of our Association.”
Dale Crenwelge has a long-standing history in the agriculture industry and understands the critical components of corporate governance, financial reporting and strategy from positions held on the CFC board, including his role as the chair of the Risk Committee. He owns and operates ranches across the Texas Hill Country, West Texas and northern New Mexico. In addition to agriculture production, he is involved in wildlife management practices and real estate investment and development.
Wade Lowry, with his extensive background in the beef industry, brings valuable insights and leadership to the board. As a fifth-generation rancher, Wade and his wife, Raegan, started a direct beef-to-consumer program in Comal County and have been in operation for 12 years, incorporating five counties in Texas. He also owns and operates an excavation company building custom commercial and residential landscapes.
Ryan Reichardt, elected to the At-Large Position, brings backgrounds in construction, real estate and ranching. He operates a large cow-calf operation in Austin and Colorado Counties, specializing in breed genetics. He also owns and operates private label beef and pork sales to retail and individual consumers.
The election of these directors marks a significant step forward for Capital Farm Credit as it continues to adapt to the evolving needs of its members. The board will work collaboratively to ensure that Capital Farm Credit remains a trusted advisor and partner for Texas agriculture, providing essential financial solutions and support for agriculture producers and rural property owners.
Capital Farm Credit would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our outgoing board members, Danny Parker and Kenny Brown. Their contributions have been invaluable to the Association during their combined 30+ years of service. During Danny Parker’s tenure, he served as Board Vice Chairman for seven years. He has also served and made contributions to the board’s Governance Committee. During Kenny Brown’s tenure, he served as the Capital Farm Credit representative for the Farm Credit Council and has also served on the board’s Governance Committee.
We appreciate the time, knowledge and expertise each of these leaders has provided our organization to sustain agriculture and rural Texas.