The High Plains Farm Credit team is excited to announce the results of the 2026 Director Elections! We appreciate all who shared their voices in the future of our association and wish to extend our congratulations to one returning member and one new member of the HPFC Board of Directors.
Elected Directors
During this year’s election, 334 stockholders returned ballots (19.22%) electronically or by mail from 1,737 eligible voting stockholders. As of the close of elections on July 1, 2026, 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 Tim Benoit of Damar, Kansas to continue representing Territory 1 throughout a four-year term. Tim will also continue to serve as the High Plains Farm Credit Board of Directors Chair.
Simon Miller of Macksville, Kansas will represent Territory 2 during a 4-year term.
Congratulations to both Tim and Simon! We appreciate your commitment to serving farmers and ranchers and look forward to seeing your impact on our rural communities.
Elected Nominating Committee Members
HPFC also is pleased to announce the election of the following nominating committee members for a one-year term:
- Territory 1: Joss Briggs, Cody Crossland, Rhonda Goddard, Jared Petersilie, and Chelsea Steffen (John Blackwell – Alternate)
- Territory 2: Fredrick Goossen, Jerod Horchem, Kirk Larson, Lindy McMillen, and Brad Werner (Diana Paris – Alternate)
Tim Benoit
Territory 1
4-Year Term
Simon Miller
Territory 2
4-Year Term
Special Thanks to All Election Participants!
Thank you to all who served as director candidates, nominating committee members and candidates, and to the stockholders who participated in the 2026 election. Your support and involvement is essential in determining the direction of HPFC and its place in the agriculture industry.
Supporting Rural Health and Wellbeing Through the 2026 Director Elections
Voting stockholders’ impact extends beyond agriculture in our territory, to the wellbeing of rural communities in the region.
This year, High Plains Farm Credit has donated $25 per ballot received to the HaysMed Foundation. Thanks to your participation in the election, we’re excited to announce a total donation of $8,500!
We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue to grow the recently established High Plains Farm Credit endowment at the HaysMed Foundation. Earnings from this fund will support patients, caregivers, and HaysMed providers at all rural outreach locations.
Thank you to the team at HaysMed for your commitment to keeping our communities strong and healthy.
We appreciate your efforts and the partnership of our stockholders in this election. If you have any questions regarding the donation or the High Plains Farm Credit 2026 Director Election results, please reach out to our team.
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