Texas Farm Credit recently announced Chris Sparks has been appointed to serve on their member-elected Board of Directors.

Sparks is a third-generation farmer residing in Harlingen, Texas. He is a partner of CJ Farms in Cameron county and farms cotton, grain sorghum, corn, and sesame. Sparks also owns and operates Briggs Coleman Seed Co., which is an independent seed distributor for Pioneer.

"We are very excited to add Chris to our leadership team," said Chief Executive Officer Mark Miller. "We recognize that his experience and values are a great match for that of Texas Farm Credit."