AgInitiatives Committee Chair
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Michael N. Brooks
AgInitiatives Committee Chair
Michael N. Brooks, of Elmer, N.J., was first elected to the Farm Credit East Board in 2014, with his current term expiring in 2022.
In partnership with his parents, William and Diane Brooks, he owns Dusty Lane Farms, LLC . Dusty Lane Farms is a diverse, 1,500-acre irrigated operation producing white potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, sweet corn, corn and soybeans. Mike is a member of United States Potato Board, serves on the executive committee of the Salem Country Board of Agriculture and is the vice president of the New Jersey White Potato Association.
Michael N. Brooks, of Elmer, N.J., was first elected to the Farm Credit East Board in 2014, with his current term expiring in 2022.
In partnership with his parents, William and Diane Brooks, he owns Dusty Lane Farms, LLC . Dusty Lane Farms is a diverse, 1,500-acre irrigated operation producing white potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, sweet corn, corn and soybeans. Mike is a member of United States Potato Board, serves on the executive committee of the Salem Country Board of Agriculture and is the vice president of the New Jersey White Potato Association.
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Daniel J. Corey
Daniel J. Corey owns and operates Daniel Corey Farms and Nu-Seed Corporation, producing 1,000 acres of early generation seed potatoes, 1,400 acres of oats, 500 acres of wheat or barley, 300 acres of hay and 100,000 Christmas trees in Monticello, Maine. Dan also owns and operates Seed Pro, Inc., Corey Equipment and Corey Timberlands Ltd. He is a member of the New Brunswick Institute of Agrologists and is a member of the Executive Seed Council of the Maine Potato Board.
Dan was first elected to the Farm Credit of Maine Board in 1999, having served on the Farm Credit of Maine Board of Directors prior to its merger with Farm Credit East. His current term expires in 2019.
Daniel J. Corey owns and operates Daniel Corey Farms and Nu-Seed Corporation, producing 1,000 acres of early generation seed potatoes, 1,400 acres of oats, 500 acres of wheat or barley, 300 acres of hay and 100,000 Christmas trees in Monticello, Maine. Dan also owns and operates Seed Pro, Inc., Corey Equipment and Corey Timberlands Ltd. He is a member of the New Brunswick Institute of Agrologists and is a member of the Executive Seed Council of the Maine Potato Board.
Dan was first elected to the Farm Credit of Maine Board in 1999, having served on the Farm Credit of Maine Board of Directors prior to its merger with Farm Credit East. His current term expires in 2019.
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Diane D. Souza
Diane D. Souza, of Little Compton, R.I., was appointed as an outside director in 2015 to a term expiring in 2019.
Diane has an extensive background in healthcare and finance having served as the CEO of the UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits, as well as leading cross-segment activities spanning the UnitedHealthcare organization. Prior to UnitedHealthcare, she was CFO of Aetna’s Guaranteed Products business, COO of OptumHealth Specialty Benefits and has held leadership positions at Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers. She is also a certified public accountant.
Diane D. Souza, of Little Compton, R.I., was appointed as an outside director in 2015 to a term expiring in 2019.
Diane has an extensive background in healthcare and finance having served as the CEO of the UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits, as well as leading cross-segment activities spanning the UnitedHealthcare organization. Prior to UnitedHealthcare, she was CFO of Aetna’s Guaranteed Products business, COO of OptumHealth Specialty Benefits and has held leadership positions at Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers. She is also a certified public accountant.
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Terry R. Zittel
Terry R. Zittel, of Eden, N.Y., was elected as a director in 2018, to a term expiring in 2022.
Terry is corporate secretary and business manager of Amos Zittel & Sons, Inc., a wholesale vegetable, flower and retail market business growing 300 acres of fresh market vegetables, including sweet corn, peppers, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts and squash, and a certified organic crop of mini cukes and hot peppers. They also have three acres of greenhouse growing two million rooted liners of 950 vegetative annual varieties for Ball Seed®, and wholesale finished spring pots.
Terry R. Zittel, of Eden, N.Y., was elected as a director in 2018, to a term expiring in 2022.
Terry is corporate secretary and business manager of Amos Zittel & Sons, Inc., a wholesale vegetable, flower and retail market business growing 300 acres of fresh market vegetables, including sweet corn, peppers, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts and squash, and a certified organic crop of mini cukes and hot peppers. They also have three acres of greenhouse growing two million rooted liners of 950 vegetative annual varieties for Ball Seed®, and wholesale finished spring pots.
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Mission
Provide Board oversight/direction to Farm Credit East’s special initiatives for enhancing customer value, meeting our public policy purpose and contributing to the larger industries and communities Farm Credit East serves. These initiatives include: Young, Beginning Small, and Veteran Farmer Program (YBSV); Farm Start LLP; Northeast Farm Credit AgEnhancement; Farm Credit East Scholarship Program; Knowledge Exchange; and others that may be assigned by the Chair of the Board.
