The High Plains Farm Credit team is excited to announce the results of the 2025 Director Elections! We appreciate all who shared their voices in the future of our association and wish to extend our congratulations to three members returning to the HPFC Board of Directors.
Reelected Directors and Nominating Committee Members
During this year’s election, 295 stockholders returned ballots (16.88%) electronically or by mail from 1,748 eligible voting stockholders. As of the close of elections on July 1, 2025, a quorum was reached in accordance with association bylaws. These seats have been certified by Survey and Ballot Systems acting as independent tabulator.
Voting stockholders reelected three directors to continue their tenure with High Plains Farm Credit. Congratulations to these returning directors!
- Matt Thielen of Dorrance will represent Territory 1 throughout a four-year term.
- Colby Greving of Prairie View will represent Territory 1 throughout a four-year term.
- Daniel Cossman of Jetmore will represent Territory 2 throughout a four-year term.
Additionally, HPFC is pleased to announce the election of the following nominating committee members for a one-year term:
- Territory 1: John Blackwell, Joss Briggs, Rhonda Goddard, Jared Petersilie, and Chelsea Steffen (Cole Dinges – Alternate)
- Territory 2: Jerod Horchem, Kirk Larson, Lindy McMillen, Diana Paris, and Brad Werner (Brent Diel – Alternate)
Thank you to all who served as director candidates, nominating committee members and candidates, and to the stockholders who participated in the 2025 election. Your support and involvement is essential in determining the direction of HPFC and its place in the agriculture industry.
Matt Thielen
Territory 1
4-Year Term
Colby Greving
Territory 1
4-Year Term
Daniel Cossman
Territory 2
4-Year Term
Special Thanks to Our Board Chair!
The HPFC team extends its gratitude to Matt Thielen for his service as the prior High Plains Farm Credit Board of Directors Chair. We appreciate his dedication to leading the association with expertise and are thrilled to welcome him back to the board for another term.
We’re also excited to announce Tim Benoit as the new High Plains Farm Credit Board of Directors Chair. The future looks bright with Tim and the other directors at the helm, representing our customer-stockholders and guiding our association toward success.
Tim Benoit
HPFC Board of Directors Chair
Supporting the Kansas 4-H Foundation Through the 2025 Director Elections
Voting stockholders’ impact extends beyond HPFC’s territory to youth in agriculture throughout our state.
This year, High Plains Farm Credit has donated $25 per ballot received to the Kansas 4-H Foundation. Thanks to your participation in the election, we’re excited to announce a total donation of $7,500!
We’re grateful for the opportunity to support Kansas’ largest youth development organization in its mission of growing future leaders. Since 1905, Kansas 4-H has helped young people grow through hands-on exercises and learning experiences. HPFC hopes to see this mission continue for years to come.
Thank you to our stockholders for partnering with us via your participation in this election. If you have any questions regarding the donation or the High Plains Farm Credit 2025 Director Election results, please reach out to our team.
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