AUSTIN, Texas – September 15, 2025 – Farm Credit Bank of Texas (“FCBT”, “bank”), a cooperatively owned wholesale bank for agricultural and rural financing, announced today that chief executive officer, Amie Pala, has decided to retire after 38 years of dedicated service to the bank. Pala has agreed to remain in her role as chief executive officer as long as necessary to ensure a smooth and effective transition to her successor.
“Serving as the leader of the bank has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working alongside talented, dedicated bank staff, district associations and other Farm Credit System entities. Enhancing the financial strength and building collaborative relations in support of the Farm Credit mission has been the focal point of my career,” said Pala.
“Amie has successfully positioned the bank to assure its financial integrity through many economic cycles. In addition, she successfully implemented the FarmView® end-to-end lending platform which serves our Associations. Amie has developed a highly competent executive management team and contributes to leadership across the Farm Credit System through various System workgroups, serving on the Funding Corporation’s Board of Directors and as Chair of the President’s Planning Committee,” said FCBT Board Chair Jimmy Dodson.
The FCBT Board of Directors has engaged Chartwell Partners to conduct a nationwide search for Pala’s successor. Scott Petty, Managing Partner of Chartwell’s Financial Services Practice will lead the project, and his team can be reached at madams@chartwellpartners.com.
With the full support of the Board of Directors, Pala will continue to lead the bank as CEO until her successor is seated in the role. She will also be available to provide consulting services to facilitate continuity during the transition.
About Farm Credit Bank of Texas
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a cooperatively owned wholesale bank that finances agriculture and rural America within the Texas Farm Credit District. It funds 12 affiliated associations and two other financing institutions, enabling them to make loans to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and rural property owners. It also partners with other lenders to finance agricultural production and processing, essential rural infrastructure and more. The bank is part of the Farm Credit System, the nation’s oldest and largest source of agricultural and rural financing.