About Us

Mr. Fry farms tree fruit, pistachios and walnuts in partnership with his brother. Prior to joining the Golden State Farm Credit, ACA Board, he served on the Federal Land Bank Association of Kingsburg, FLCA Board since 2006. His term expires in 2026.

Mr. Long grows almonds and does custom farm management of almonds, walnuts and prunes. He is a member of the Tehama County Farm Bureau and Red Bluff High School AG Advisory Committee. Prior to joining the Golden State Farm Credit, ACA Board, he served on the Northern California Farm Credit, ACA Board since 2004. His term expires in 2024.

Mr. Brown is a dairyman and farmer. He also serves on the California Dairies, Inc. Board of Directors. Prior to joining the Golden State Farm Credit, ACA Board, he served on the Federal Land Bank Association of Kingsburg, FLCA Board since 2009. His term expires in 2025.

Mr. Knight and his sons run a diverse farming operation in Glenn and Butte Counties. Their main crops are rice, almonds, walnuts, prunes, tomatoes, vineseeds, sunflowers and alfalfa. They also own and operate Dixon Seed, Inc. Mr. Knight serves on the Glenn Colusa Irrigation District Board and is an active supporter of Hamilton High School FFA. He was elected to the Golden State Farm Credit, ACA Board in 2019. His term expires in 2024.

Mr. Mattos retired from CoBank in March of 2021 where he served as a Relationship Manager for nine years.  He worked with Farm Credit Associations as well as lending to cooperatives in California.  Prior to joining CoBank, he worked in the Farm Credit System for USAgBank, Western Farm Credit Bank, Sacramento Farm Credit Bank and Fresno-Madera Production Credit Association.  He received a Bachelor of Science in Ag Business from Cal Poly and an Associate Degree from Modesto Junior College.  He was appointed to the Golden State Board in 2022.

Mr. Nicolaus grows almonds, walnuts and seed crops in Butte County. His family owned business, Nicolaus Nut Company, provides custom farming, planting and harvest operations. He is a general partner in two farming and land development partnerships in the Chico area. Mr. Nicolaus is chairman of the Zimmerman Scholarship Committee, member of the North State Hulling Co-op, and a Butte County Farm Bureau member. Prior to joining the Golden State Farm Credit, ACA Board, he served on the Northern California Farm Credit, ACA Board since 2006. His term expires in 2025.

Mr. Nock farms almonds, walnuts and irrigated crops. He currently serves as a Trustee on the Board of Butte Community College, and as a member of the Boards of the Sacramento River Forum and the Durham Community Foundation. Mr. Nock has served on the Golden State Farm Credit, ACA Board since 2023. His term expires in 2028.

Mr. Peterson is president and owner of a logging business in Anderson, CA and has seven (7) years of experience in the forestry industry. He has been an active member of Shasta County Farm Bureau and serves as a Board Member for the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference and an Advisory Board Member for Shasta College Agriculture and Heavy Equipment program. Mr. Peterson was appointed to the board in 2024

Mr. Rocha is the owner-operator of R&R Farms, which consists of pistachios and row crops and K&M Ag, an agriculture composting and trucking business in Kings County and surrounding areas. He is a member of Kings County Farm Bureau, a supporter of the E.A.T Foundation, actively involved with local 4-H and FFA programs as well as the Kings Fair in Hanford. He has served on the Golden State Farm Credit, ACA Board since 2022. His term expires in 2027.

Mr. Rodgers farms table grapes and owns a farm management company that manages table grape vineyards in Kings, Tulare and Fresno counties while also providing farm labor contracting services to outside growers. He has served on the Golden State Farm Credit, ACA Board since 2023. His term expires in 2028.

Mr. Sellers farms and is the owner of a feedyard operation. He serves as an advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs who build successful businesses and assists businesses to streamline operations and increase margins. Mr. Sellers has served on the Golden State Farm Credit, ACA Board since 2023. His term expires in 2028.

Ms. West is Chief Financial Officer at Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies.  Previously, she provided consulting services for a broad range of clients with large, complex agribusinesses from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as Chief Financial Officer at Actagro, LLC from 2009 to 2019. Before joining Actagro in 2009, she served as Finance and Credit Manager for a California-based manufacturer, and as Senior Accountant at two public accounting firms. She received an MBA with an emphasis in Finance from California State University at Fresno and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Pacific Lutheran University. Ms. West is a certified public accountant. She was appointed to the Golden State Board in 2017. Her term expires in 2028.