AUSTIN, Texas – Dec. 12, 2025 – Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) today announced the appointment of Brandon Blaut as chief executive officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2026. Blaut’s selection by the FCBT Board of Directors follows the previously announced retirement of current CEO Amie Pala. Blaut brings extensive leadership experience to the role, having served as the bank’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I welcome Brandon in his new role as chief executive officer with great confidence in his ability to effectively lead the Farm Credit Bank of Texas,” said Board Chair Jimmy Dodson. “His deep institutional knowledge, proven leadership, and extensive experience within the Farm Credit System, combined with his rigorous financial expertise and vision for the bank’s future, position him to guide the bank successfully into the future. We sincerely thank Amie for her contributions throughout an extraordinary career in service to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.”
Following her retirement on December 31, 2025, Pala will provide consulting services to the bank to ensure a seamless transition.
“Serving the bank, the System, and the farmers and ranchers we support has been the privilege of my lifetime,” Pala said. “I have every confidence in Brandon and the leadership team, and I enter the next chapter with certainty that the bank is well-positioned for the future.”
Blaut brings extensive leadership experience to his new role as CEO. His 25-year banking career includes nearly two decades within the Farm Credit System across credit, finance, asset/liability management, technology, and operations roles.
“It is an honor to be selected for this role, and I am committed to positioning the bank for the future,” Blaut said. “I’m grateful for the board’s confidence and look forward to collaborating across the Texas District and broader Farm Credit System to fulfill the mission of delivering reliable financial services to agriculture and rural communities.”
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