Pictured above from left to right: Bruce Lewis, Michael Feight, Rick Snyder, and Paul Lindow.
Two current board members have been re-elected to the GreenStone Farm Credit Services Board of Directors: Michael Feight and Bruce Lewis.
Michael Feight of Lenawee County, Michigan, was reelected to a four-year term representing voting region 3, located in the seven counties covering the southeastern corner of Michigan. Feight farms corn, beans, and wheat alongside his father and brother on their family farm. He has served on the GreenStone board for the past four years, and most recently as a member of the Finance Committee.
Bruce Lewis of Hillsdale County, Michigan, was also reelected for another four-year term representing voting region 3. Lewis, a livestock and grain farmer, has served on the board since 2011 and most recently was a member of the Audit Committee.
GreenStone’s board of directors have also selected two new appointed directors to serve on the board: Paul Lindow and Rick Snyder. As a financial expert, Lindow will chair the board’s Audit Committee, while Snyder brings his expertise in technology and cyber security with him to the board and will chair a new, soon to be established Technology Board Committee.
“As a member-owned cooperative governed by our members, GreenStone recognizes that when our members are successful, so are we,” said Travis Jones, GreenStone President and CEO. “The re-election and appointment of these board members demonstrates their deep understanding of the values and needs of our cooperative. They have consistently shown their leadership and dedication to our mission of strengthening the rural communities we serve in Michigan and northeast Wisconsin.”
Along with the board positions, GreenStone’s 28,000 members elected individuals to serve on the cooperative’s 2026 nominating committee. The nominating committee is comprised of GreenStone members from throughout the organization’s territory who are tasked with recruiting candidates for next year’s board elections and nominating committee. The 2026 nominating committee includes:
Region 1 – Nathan Clarke (Midland County, MI), and Deidre Iciek (Gladwin County MI)
Region 2 – Ty Bodeis (Tuscola County, MI), and Grant Davidson (Sanilac County, MI)
Region 3 – Calby Garrison (Lenawee County, MI), and Jason Winter (Monroe County, MI)
Region 4 – Joseph Dykhuis (Allegan County, MI), Scott Hassle (Van Buren County, MI), and Benjamin S. Schilling (Berrien County, MI)
Region 5 – Michelle L. Nitengale (Montcalm County, MI), Ann M. Patin (Newaygo County, MI), and Tyler Wilson (Gratiot County, MI)
Region 6 – Damien Miller (Shiawassee County, MI) and Francis Trierweiler (Clinton County, MI)
Region 7 – Johna C. Brock (Oconto County, WI) and Kim Kinjerski (Kewaunee County, WI)
Getting Involved in Your Cooperative
As a member of GreenStone, you play a crucial role in determining the governance and leadership of our association! Make your voice heard by participating in elections and consider getting involved by submitting your interest in a nominating or director role.
Members from GreenStone's voting regions 4 and 5 will gather in August to find candidates for open director and nominating committee positions for 2026’s elections. The remaining regions will meet in December to choose candidates for their nominating committee positions. This is your opportunity to take an active role in your cooperative's future. We encourage you to consider participating in the governance process and submit your interest today!
The Importance of the Nominating Committee
Before a member can be elected to the board, our Nominating Committee identifies, evaluates, and nominates a qualified slate of candidates for stockholder election. The Nominating Committee holds a very pivotal role in determining who provides leadership to our association.
If you’re interested in furthering GreenStone’s role as an industry leader for agriculture and our rural communities, serving on the Nominating Committee might be a great opportunity for you!
Get Involved Today!
To learn more about the nominating and director roles, visit greenstonefcs.com/governance. Complete a profile to express your interest or contact our corporate governance coordinator, Cheryl Motz at Cheryl.motz@greenstonefcs.com or 517-318-9557, for more information.
