AgFirst Farm Credit Bank in Columbia, S.C., has lined up its next CEO.
AgFirst said in a press release that Marion Harris will also become its president of July 14. Harris, a former chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Credit, will succeed Pat Calhoun, who had filled in as interim president and CEO. Calhoun will remain chief credit officer.
Tim Amerson retired as president and CEO on Dec. 31.
“The mission of Farm Credit – to support rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit – is more important than ever, and I’m inspired by the opportunity to lead a team so deeply committed to that purpose,” Harris said in the release. “I look forward to working alongside the AgFirst team and our partners across the Farm Credit System to build on the bank’s strengths and serve our customers with excellence.”