Meet the Board of Directors
Direction and decision-making for AgCredit is handed down from our 10-member board of directors, comprised of farmers and agribusiness professionals in the communities we serve.
The elected members of the board have vast experience in agriculture and business. They provide direction and focus to the management team.
Dustin Sonnenberg
Region 2
Western Lucas, Henry, and Wood Counties
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Sonnenberg (52) was elected to the Board in 2016, 2019 and 2022. His term expires in 2025.
Michael Thiel
Region 6
Marion and Wyandot Counties
Vice Chairman of the Board
Mr. Thiel (57) was elected to the board in 2015, 2018, 2021 and 2024. His term expires in 2027.
Terry McClure
Region 1
Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert County
Mr. McClure (63) was elected to the Board in 2023. His term expires in 2026.
Kevin Flanagan
Region 3
Hardin and Hancock Counties
Mr. Flanagan (64) was elected to the Board in 2019 and 2022. His term expires in 2025.
Scott Chalfin
Region 4
Eastern Lucas, Ottawa, and Sandusky Counties
Mr. Chalfin (63) was elected to the Board in 2022. His term expires in 2025.
Lisa Heiser
Region 5
Seneca County
Mrs. Heiser (48) was elected to the Board in 2024. Her term expires in 2027.
Stephen Reinhard
Region 7
Crawford and Morrow Counties
Mr. Reinhard (57) was elected to the Board in 2023. His term expires in 2026.
Joel Albright
Region 8
Erie, Huron, and Lorain Counties
Mr. Albright (47) was elected to the Board in 2024. His term expires in 2027.
Dr. David M. Stott, Ph.D., CPA
Dr. Stott (61) was appointed in 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021 and 2024 as an outside director. His term expires in 2027.
Fred Pond
Mr. Pond (72) was appointed to the board in 2022 as an outside director.
Gary Baldosser
Mr. Baldosser (58) was appointed to the board in 2024 as an appointed director. His term will expire in 2027.
Board Committees
The Board of Directors also make up several committees for AgCredit that drive decision making in several areas.