Texas Farm Credit recently appointed Joe Valladares to the position of Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer.
During his 15-year tenure in the Farm Credit System (FCS), Valladares also served as Chief Financial Officer, building a diverse leadership experience in finance, accounting, operations, and information technology.
In his most recent position, which he held since the association's merger in 2014, Valladares served as the Chief Audit Office
In his new role, Valladares will develop a forward-thinking tactical approach for the association that builds value and accelerates overall performance. This new and innovative position will challenge each department within Texas Farm Credit to intentionally focus on pioneering success strategies.
"As we move forward as an organization in this ever-changing world, it's important not to become complacent," said Mark Miller, Texas Farm Credit Chief Executive Officer. "In order to do that, we need someone who is focused on facilitating and developing strategy and innovation across our organization, and I can think of no one better suited for that challenge than Joe."