Governance Opportunities
2023 GOVERNANCE OPPORTUNITIES
FCS Financial, ACA (“Association”) holds an election annually for members of its Board of Directors and its Nominating Committee.
To be considered as a candidate in the May 2023 elections, we request you submit your candidate profile information before February 15, 2023. Nominating Committee meetings will be held in late February 2023.
To submit a profile form for consideration of the Nominating Committee, click on the appropriate link below:
Board of Director Elections
Directors are elected annually on a staggered basis. In the May 2023 election, the Board positions representing Areas of Representation 5, 8 and 12 will be elected to 4-year terms. The table below provides more information about the Board positions up for election in May 2023.
Area of Representation |
Term to be elected in 2022 |
Current Director |
Counties Represented |
5 |
4 years |
Kenny Bergmann |
Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Laclede, Polk, Taney, Webster and Wright Counties, Missouri |
8 |
4 years |
Dale Ridder |
Benton, Cole, Franklin, Gasconade, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage and Pettis Counties, Missouri |
12 |
4 years |
David Wright |
Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, and Shelby Counties, Missouri |
To be considered a nominee for the Board, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be a voting customer-stockholder of the Association
- Have a loan with the Association that has an unpaid balance
- Maintain loan(s) in compliance with Association policies and standards
- May not have restructured indebtedness with a Farm Credit System (“System”) institution at any time
- May not have been an employee of a System institution within one year of election
- May not be a director or employee of an organization involved in selling the types of products or services offered by the Association
Directors must meet Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics requirements. Directors may not:
- Be convicted of any felony
- Be held liable in damages for fraud
- Be convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust
- File for bankruptcy
Nominating Committee Elections
Twelve Nominating Committee members are elected annually and a minimum of two candidates are needed for the position in each of the twelve Areas of Representation. Six people will serve as alternate members of the Nominating Committee.
To be considered as a nominee for the Nominating Committee, you must be a voting customer-stockholder of the Association. You cannot be an employee, director, or agent of the Association.
Click here for more information on Director and Nominating Committee qualifications and time requirements.
If you have questions about eligibility requirements or the election process, please contact us by email at elections@myfcsfinancial.com or by telephone at (573) 636-7809, extension 1101.