Ron Farrell, co-founder of the agribusiness consulting firm Farrell Growth Group (FGG), Kansas City, Mo., announced on Oct. 21 that his brother, Jim Farrell, will join the company as President, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Jim Farrell has served for 15 years as President and CEO of Farmers National Company in Omaha, Neb., a leading farm management and landowner services company that currently manages more than 5,000 farms and ranches, covering over 2 million acres in 29 states. He joined Farmers National Company in 1986.
“Jim’s strong background in agriculture and familiarity with the ag retail business make him a great fit for FGG, our customers, and our clients,” said Ron Farrell.
Jim Farrell is a graduate of Iowa State University, and holds the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank since 2009, serving six years on the Omaha Branch Bank Board before joining the Kansas City Main Bank Board in 2015. He will serve as Chairman of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Board of Directors in the coming year.