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 Director of Marketing and Communications. She is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies, managing brand communications, and overseeing all marketing initiatives to support the organization's growth and member engagement. Ms. Nogowski brings extensive experience in agricultural marketing and communications to her role.

Keri Reynolds serves Southwest Georgia Farm Credit as Director of Operations. She is responsible for overseeing operational efficiency, process improvement, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across all departments. Ms. Reynolds brings extensive experience in agricultural finance operations and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of service delivery for the organization's members.