AUSTIN, Texas – August 12, 2025 – Farm Credit Bank of Texas (“FCBT”, “bank”), a cooperatively owned wholesale bank for agricultural and rural financing, announced today the appointment of seasoned financial leader Ameez Nanjee as executive vice president, chief financial officer. Nanjee succeeds Brandon Blaut, executive vice president, chief operating officer, who had been serving as interim chief financial officer. Blaut remains in his role as chief operating officer.
“We are delighted to welcome Ameez to the Farm Credit Bank of Texas executive team,” said Amie Pala, FCBT chief executive officer. “His extensive expertise in treasury operations and balance sheet management, combined with his strong risk management background, will be instrumental as we continue to support our affiliated associations in financing the farmers and ranchers who sustain the nation.”
Nanjee brings over 20 years of experience in financial management and capital markets, most notably during his tenure as Treasurer at Freddie Mac. In this role, he led critical functions including capital investments, complex asset and liability management strategies, large-scale debt issuance and funding strategies, liquidity management and investments, and structured financing activities aimed at optimizing both product liquidity and return on equity. Nanjee also led firm-wide initiatives such as LIBOR transition and Dodd-Frank clearing mandate.
“I’m honored to join Farm Credit Bank of Texas and support its mission while also advancing the broader goals of the Farm Credit System,” said Nanjee. “I look forward to working alongside this talented team to build on the bank’s strengths, advance its financial strategy, and continue serving farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.”
Nanjee holds an MBA in Finance from Virginia Tech and brings extensive financial expertise that will help guide FCBT’s financial strategy and support its mission to serve as a dependable provider of credit and other 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.