The Board of Directors of Southern AgCredit has named Ken Hobart Chief Executive Officer, following his service as interim CEO.

Hobart brings more than 40 years of experience within the Farm Credit System, offering a deep understanding of agricultural finance and a lifelong commitment to serving rural communities. His leadership, institutional knowledge, and steady guidance have been instrumental during his time as interim CEO, and the board of directors is confident in his ability to lead Southern AgCredit into its next chapter.

“Ken’s dedication to Southern AgCredit and to the customer-owners we serve is unmatched,” said Scott Bell, Chairman of the Southern AgCredit Board of Directors. “His experience, integrity, and vision make him the right leader for our cooperative.”

Hobart has built an accomplished career at Southern AgCredit, serving in various leadership positions that have deepened his expertise in lending and strategic management.  Throughout his professional journey, he has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to cooperative principles and has dedicated his efforts to supporting farmers, ranchers,  and rural landowners. 

“Southern AgCredit’s cooperative mission has guided my entire career,” said Hobart.   I’m honored to serve as CEO and remain committed to putting our customer-owners and rural communities first.”

Southern AgCredit is a full-service cooperative lender that specializes in financing rural land, agricultural operations, equipment, agribusiness and country homes in Mississippi and Louisiana. It is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of agricultural lending cooperatives.  For more information, visit www.southernagcredit.com.