Brad Nordholm is the Chief Executive Officer of Farmer Mac. Since 2018, he has led the company’s efforts to successfully deliver on its core mission of increasing the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure.
With a career that spans over four decades, Brad is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in the financial services environment, including his involvement in agricultural and energy finance, capital markets, and credit. He has built a reputation for high-integrity leadership, collegiality, consistent results, and purpose of mission. He is well respected for his financial and business acumen and has devoted his career to solving complex problems, creating opportunities, and delivering value on a broad scale.
Brad joined Farmer Mac in October 2018 and had previously served in CEO positions in private equity, electric power, and financial cooperatives. Brad was born and raised in Northern Minnesota and completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at Carleton College. He and his wife, Alison, live at their family farm in southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C.
