Leadership

R. Bryant Sansbury, Jr.

President and CEO

R. Bryant Sansbury, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Georgia. He is also a graduate of the Southeastern Agricultural Lending School (SEALS). Mr. Sansbury’s career in the Farm Credit System began in 2013 during which he has gained experience ranging from business development, management of lending, marketing, and crop insurance in his roles as Chief Relationship Manager and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. Mr. Sansbury served as Chief Operating Officer before being named Chief Executive Officer in January 2021. Prior to joining Farm Credit, Bryant acquired over 20 years of commercial banking and real estate experience. Additionally, Mr. Sansbury serves on the Palmetto Agribusiness Council (PABC) board and as a Commissioner for the Florence County Soil & Water Conservation District.

Tammy G. Smith

Chief Financial Officer

Tammy G. Smith, Chief Financial Officer, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Francis Marion University and a Masters of Accountancy from University of Phoenix. She is also a graduate of the SC Banking School. Mrs. Smith’s career in the Farm Credit System began in 1991 during which time she has gained experience ranging from management of accounting, reporting, operations, and information management. She has acquired a wide range of accounting experience in both government and private business along with auditing knowledge before coming to Farm Credit. Tammy served as Controller before being named Chief Financial Officer in January 2009.

Sarah H. Jackson

Chief Human Resources Officer

Sarah H. Jackson, Chief Human Resources Officer, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Francis Marion University and a Master of Science in Finance from Indiana University. Mrs. Jackson is also a graduate of the South Eastern Agricultural Lenders School (SEALS) and holds the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification. Prior to college, Sarah served in the United States Army, including a deployment to Bosnia. Mrs. Jackson’s career in the Farm Credit System began in 2006 during which she has acquired a wide range of experience throughout the Association having held the positions of Financial Analyst, Commercial Credit Analyst, Human Resources Manager and Director of Human Resources before being named Chief Human Resources Officer in January 2018.

Leah B. Hollifield

Chief Credit Officer

Leah B. Hollifield, Chief Credit Officer, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Francis Marion University. She is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado and the South Carolina Bankers School. Mrs. Hollifield ’s career in the Farm Credit System began in 2005 during which she has acquired a wide range of experience in all areas of credit having held the positions of Credit Analyst, Credit Administrator, and Director of Credit Administration before being named Chief Credit Officer in March 2019. Additionally, Mrs. Hollifield chairs the AgFirst District Credit Efficiencies Work Group and serves on the Farm Credit System Risk Work Group.

Leadership

Local Decision Makers

R. Bryant Sansbury, Jr.

Tammy G. Smith

Sarah H. Jackson

Leah B. Hollifield