Executive Leadership Team

Paxton Poitevint serves Southwest Georgia Farm Credit as President/Chief Executive Officer. During his tenure, he has served in several different capacities including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Relationship Manager, Director of Capital Markets, Director of Special Assets and Director of Marketing. Prior to working at Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, Mr. Poitevint worked as a financial analyst in the textile industry. Mr. Poitevint earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Georgia, and a MBA from Georgia State University. He is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.

Ryan Burtt serves Southwest Georgia Farm Credit as Chief Financial Officer. He is responsible for financial accounting, reporting, technology infrastructures, internal controls, and operations for the organization. He also serves as the Association's Standards of Conduct Officer. Previously, he served as the Association's Director of Credit Administration. Mr. Burtt earned a MBA from Troy University. He is also a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking in partnership with Wharton.

Patrick Deen serves Southwest Georgia Farm Credit as Chief Credit Officer. He is responsible for providing overall leadership for all aspects of credit administration, investment management, and portfolio risk management. Previously, he served as the Association's Director of Credit Administration & Capital Markets. Mr. Deen began his career with Farm Credit as a loan officer and has also served Southwest Georgia Farm Credit in various Analyst roles, including Special Assets Senior Analyst. Mr. Deen earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Valdosta State University.

Allison Godwin serves Southwest Georgia Farm Credit as Director of Human Resources and Corporate Secretary. She is responsible for providing day-to-day administration of the operations of the human resources and Corporate Secretary functions, including departmental development, employee relations, payroll and benefits administration, compensation, training, diversity and inclusion, recruitment and on-boarding, performance management, annual staff meetings, and Board and stockholder relations. Previously, she served as the Association's Assistant Controller. Ms. Godwin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the University of Georgia.

Liz Nogowski serves Southwest Georgia Farm Credit as Chief Marketing Officer. She is responsible for the leadership and management of the Association’s business development and marketing functions, including all aspects of the marketing and sales strategy and tactics. Prior to joining Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, Ms. Nogowski served as the Director of Marketing for the St. Joe Land Company, Florida’s largest private landowner at the time, and Director of Public Relations and hospital spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. Ms. Nogowski earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a minor in political science, from Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT.

Keri Reynolds serves Southwest Georgia Farm Credit as Controller. She is responsible for the management of the Association’s financial reporting, as well as overseeing the business systems and technology for the Association. Previously, she served as the Association’s Business Systems Manager and has also served in various roles, including Credit Analyst, Retail Credit Services Manager, and Project Manager. Ms. Reynolds earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Georgia Southwestern University.