AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Announces 2026 Election Results

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services has finalized its 2026 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee election results, securing regional leadership across Arkansas. The customer-owned financial institution chose both fresh and returning representatives to guide its governance and strategic direction for the upcoming cycles.

The agricultural cooperative confirmed that Charles “Jeff” Reeves of McCrory, Arkansas, won election to his initial 4-year term for the Central Region. Reeves manages a large-scale agricultural operation, producing rice and soybeans across 2,167 owned acres and 90 leased acres.

His background includes a stint as an alternate for the AgHeritage Nominating Committee and a leadership role with Arkansas Certified Crop Consultants. Furthermore, Reeves dedicated 15 years to public service as Board President for the McCrory School District Board of Education. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science from Arkansas State University.

In the Northern Region, voters re-elected Derek Haigwood of Newport, Arkansas, to his second 4-year term on the board. Haigwood oversees a major operation cultivating corn, cotton, rice, and soybeans on 3,500 rented acres.

He maintains significant administrative influence as Chairman of the AgHeritage Risk Committee, while holding seats on the Audit and Executive Committees. Haigwood also serves the Jackson County Farm Bureau Board and previously collaborated with the U.S. Soybean Board and U.S. Soybean Export Council. He earned his agricultural business degree from Arkansas State University.

Simultaneously, the cooperative’s voting shareholders filled several 1-year terms for regional positions on the Nominating Committee.

For the Batesville Office, voters selected Will Cox as the primary committee representative, while choosing Colton Asberry to serve as the alternate.

At the Brinkley Office, the electorate appointed Doug Medford to the committee seat, naming Daniel Gaddy as the regional alternate.

In the Lonoke Office region, Brandon Parker secured the official committee position, while Matthew Mask won election as the alternate.

For the McGehee Office territory, shareholders voted Clay Poole into the committee slot, designating Kyle Harriman as the alternate.

The Newport Office constituency elected Tommy Young to fill the committee vacancy, choosing Rick Bagwell to serve as the alternate.

At the Pocahontas Office, local members placed Jason Bullard on the committee, selecting Matt Hibbard for the alternate position.

For the Pine Bluff Office, agricultural producers selected Brady Harmon as the main representative, while choosing Robert Richardson as alternate.

In the Searcy Office district, John Hamilton earned the primary committee seat, with Jacob Feather elected to fill the alternate role.

For the Stuttgart Office location, Curtis Fox won the official committee assignment, while Colin Holzhauer secured the alternate designation.

Financial disclosures from the institution indicate that the customer-owned rural and agricultural cooperative controls approximately $3.08 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025. The organization delivers financial services to approximately 7,000 farmers, livestock ranchers, rural homeowners, and commercial agribusiness entities. These clients span a territory covering 24 distinct counties throughout Arkansas.

Additional corporate data and lending program details remain accessible through the organization’s official website.

Future Outlook

Moving past the 2026 election cycle, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services remains positioned to navigate shifting macroeconomic trends affecting Southern agriculture. The newly structured board assumes oversight during a period of volatile commodity prices for regional staples like rice, soybeans, and cotton.

Management will likely focus on leveraging its $3.08 billion asset base to preserve credit availability for its 7,000 member-owners. The incoming leadership faces the task of managing credit risk while expanding modern agribusiness financing across its 24-county footprint.

FAQs

Who was elected to the AgHeritage Central Region board seat in 2026?

Charles “Jeff” Reeves of McCrory, Arkansas, was elected to his first 4-year term representing the Central Region. He brings extensive experience from operating over 2,200 acres of farmland and serving 15 years on the McCrory School District Board of Education.

Which representative won the Northern Region seat for AgHeritage?

Derek Haigwood of Newport, Arkansas, was re-elected to his second 4-year term for the Northern Region. Haigwood, who manages 3,500 acres of row crops, also serves as the Chairman of the AgHeritage Risk Committee.

How large is the financial portfolio managed by AgHeritage Farm Credit Services?

As of December 31, 2025, the customer-owned cooperative lender manages approximately $3.08 billion in total assets. The institution provides specialized lending and financial services to roughly 7,000 agricultural and rural clients.

How many counties does AgHeritage Farm Credit Services serve in Arkansas?

The agricultural lending institution provides financial services, mortgages, and operating lines of credit across 24 counties throughout the state of Arkansas.