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Vincent G. Logan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Jeffery S. Hall, Board Member

Glen R. Smith, Board Member 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING 

OF THE 

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION BOARD

May 11, 2023

These minutes reflect the business transacted at the May 11, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Farm 

Credit Administration Board (FCA Board) pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 

U.S.C. § 552b, and the regulations of the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) adopted thereunder.

The meeting was held at the FCA office in McLean, Virginia. The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. and 

concluded at 9:20 a.m. 

Members of the Board present were:

Vincent G. Logan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Jeffery S. Hall, Member

Glen R. Smith, Member

The above named constitute the full Board.

Others present included Ashley Waldron, Secretary to the Board; Clark Ogilvie, General 

Counsel; and staff of the FCA and Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC). There 

were five members of the general public registered to attend. (A list of Board and staff attendees 

is attached as Exhibit A.)

Chairman Logan announced that this meeting of the Board was a hybrid physical/virtual meeting.

Chairman Logan asked everyone to say the Pledge of Allegiance with him as the Flag was 

displayed on the presentation screen.

Chairman Logan asked the Secretary to the Board to address technical and protocol items.

The Secretary addressed technical and protocol items.

The Secretary read a statement that announced the meeting would be conducted according to 

the requirements of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

Chairman Logan reviewed the published agenda. (A copy of the Public Announcement 

publishing the agenda for the meeting is attached as Exhibit B.)

Mr. Hall moved to adopt the agenda as published.
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Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

There being no further discussion, Chairman Logan called the question.

The Secretary polled the Board Members and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Smith noted that the agenda did not include portions of the meeting that should be closed to 

the public as permitted by the Government in the Sunshine Act and therefore moved that the 

entire meeting remain open.

Mr. Hall seconded the motion.

There being no further discussion, Chairman Logan called the question.

The Secretary polled the Board Members and the motion carried unanimously.

OPEN SESSION

Approval of Minutes

Minutes for April 13, 2023

(BM-11-MAY-23-01)

Mr. Hall moved to approve the minutes for the April 13, 2023, FCA Regular Board Meeting.

Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

There being no further discussion, Chairman Logan called the question.

The Secretary polled the Board Members and the motion carried unanimously. (BM-11-MAY23-01)

(A copy of the official “Board Action Item” is attached as Exhibit C.)

Reports

Update on the Operations of the Office of Equal

Employment Opportunity and Inclusion

Thais Burlew and Tyler Fish of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and 

Inclusion presented the Update on the Operations of the Office of Equal Employment 

Opportunity and Inclusion.

Chairman Logan asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board.

There were no further questions or comments.

(A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is attached as Exhibit D.)

Chairman Logan read aloud a written statement. Chairman Logan requested that the 

Secretary include this statement in the minutes. (Chairman Logan’s statement is attached as 

Exhibit E.)
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ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Logan indicated he would 

entertain a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Mr. Smith moved that the meeting be adjourned.

Mr. Hall seconded the motion.

Chairman Logan called the question.

The Secretary polled the Board Members and the motion carried unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

NOTATIONAL VOTE ACTIONS 

There was one notational vote action approved by the FCA Board from April 13, 2023, through 

May 10, 2023. 

Item 

Number

Action 

Date

Voting 

Results

Subject

NV 23-10 04/24/2023 Approved Extension of the Appointment of Joseph Connor as Acting Director 

of the Office of Secondary Market Oversight

The undersigned hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are the official minutes of the Regular 

Meeting of the Farm Credit Administration Board held on May 11, 2023.

___________/s/____________

Vincent G. Logan

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

___________/s/____________

Ashley Waldron

Secretary to the Board

Approved: June 8, 2023
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Exhibit A 

BOARD AND STAFF PRESENT AT THE 

FCA REGULAR BOARD MEETING 

May 11, 2023

Vincent G. Logan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Jeffery S. Hall, Board Member

Glen R. Smith, Board Member

ATTENDEES OPEN 

SESSION 

Office of the Board

Logan, Vincent X

Hall, Jeffery X

Smith, Glen X

Lund, Zachary X

Donner, Mary Alice X

Stokke, Michael X

Greer, Kristin X

Calhoun, Gaye X

Lewandrowski, Barbara X

Waldron, Ashley X

COO

Coleman, Robert X

OEEOI

Burlew, Thais X

Fish, Tyler X

OIT

Golley, Jerry X

Versace, Jerry X

Matos, Ricardo X

Rana, Ben X

OCPA

Reuschel, Trevor X

Middleton, Russell X

OGC

Ogilvie, Clark X

Griffin, Ward X

OE

Duffy, Mike X

Fennewald, Dan X

Greenlee, Angela X

ODAE

D’Antoni, Jeremy X

Iannetta, Sal X

OIG

Miller, Kevin X

OSMO

Connor, Joe X

Hudson, Bruce X
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ATTENDEES OPEN 

SESSION

ORP

Kramp, Kevin X

Agans, Autumn X

OCFO

Walters, Sandi X

Gandy, Doug X

Lennox, Jill X

OAS

Bell, Vonda X

FCSIC

Grimaldi, Andrew X

Daly, Monica X

GENERAL PUBLIC 5
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Exhibit B

Farm Credit Administration 1501 Farm Credit Drive

McLean, VA 22102-5090

(703) 883-4000

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETING

SUBJECT TO THE GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE ACT

Farm Credit Administration Board 

Regular Meeting 

May 11, 2023 

TIME AND DATE: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, May 11, 2023. 

PLACE: You may observe this meeting in person at 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, 

Virginia 22102-5090, or virtually. If you would like to observe, at least 24 hours in advance, 

visit FCA.gov, select “Newsroom,” then select “Events.” From there, access the linked 

“Instructions for board meeting visitors” and complete the described registration process.

STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The following matters will be considered:

• Approval of Minutes for April 13, 2023 

• Update on the Operations of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and 

Inclusion

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you need more information or assistance 

for accessibility reasons, or have questions, contact Ashley Waldron, Secretary to the Board. 

Telephone: 703-883-4009. TTY: 703-883-4056.

___________/s/___________

Ashley Waldron

Secretary to the Board

April 25, 2023
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Exhibit C

Farm Credit Administration

BOARD ACTION ITEM

1501 Farm Credit Drive

McLean, VA 22102-5090

(703) 883-4000

FCA BOARD ACTION ON

Minutes for April 13, 2023 

BM-11-MAY-23-01

Effective Date: May 11, 2023 

Impact on Prior Board Actions: None

THE FCA BOARD HEREBY:

• Approves the minutes for April 13, 2023. 

DATED THIS 11th DAY OF MAY 2023 

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

___________/s/___________

Ashley Waldron

Secretary to the Board
Office of Equal 

Employment 

Opportunity 

and Inclusion 

Exhibit D

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Agenda

OFFICE OVERVIEW MAIN FUNCTIONS

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Our 

Team

• Thais Burlew Director 

• Karen Blue Administrative Specialist

• Lynn Major Chief Diversity Officer

• Heyam Ibelli Program Specialist

• Tyler Fish Senior Assistant and

Advisor to the Director

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Guiding 

Principles

• FCA Policy

• Executive Orders

• Government-Wide DEIA Strategy

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Main 

Functions

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POLICY, PROGRAMS, 

& REGULATIONS

KEY REPORTING EVENT PLANNING

RECRUITING & 

OUTREACH

TRAINING EMPLOYEE GROUPS
Policy, 

Programs, & 

Regulations

• EEO Complaint Process

• Policy Consultation and Review

• DEIA Direction and Guidance

• Inter-Office/Inter-Agency DEIA 

Collaboration

• Diversity Leadership Award

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Key 

Reporting

• EEOC Management Directive 715

• Federal Equal Opportunity 

Recruitment Program Report

• Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action 

Program 

• No FEAR Act

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Event 

Planning

• Plan major events for the 

agency

• Collaborate and organize events 

with special emphasis program 

managers 

• Coordinate FCA-Sponsored 

Events

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Recruiting 

and 

Outreach 

• Ambassador Program

• Special Emphasis Program 

Outreach

• National Organization 

Partnerships

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Native 

Americans 

& 

Military 

Veterans

• Native American Recruitment

• Veterans Recruitment

• Indian Country Knowledge Resource

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Training

• New Employee Orientation

• No FEAR

• New Supervisor

• DEIA Newsletter

• Observance Programs

• Diversity Day

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Special Emphasis Program Managers

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SEP 

Functions

• Diversity & Inclusion Programming

• Professional Development Facilitation

• Provide Forums for Employee Support 

Discussions

• Provide Advice and Subject Matter 

Expertise to Leadership 

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QUESTIONS

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Exhibit E

Statement on the Office of Equal Employment

Opportunity and Inclusion Presentation

Vincent G. Logan

FCA Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Farm Credit Administration Board Meeting

May 11, 2023 

Today’s presentation from the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion

underscored the important work being done at FCA to advance equity for all as we carry out 

our duties serving America’s farmers and ranchers.

I would like to thank my fellow Board Members, Jeff Hall and Glen Smith, for supporting 

these efforts through our unanimous vote in January to approve the reorganization of the

Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion and its elevation to a level equal to

that of other FCA offices.

It is a priority of the Biden-Harris Administration to take a whole-of-government approach

to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and this newly elevated office will 

serve as a platform from which our agency can maximize opportunities to engage with

underserved groups and place a greater emphasis on our responsibility to address these

issues.

I’m excited to work with Director Burlew and her team to cultivate and maintain a strong,

diverse workforce focused on supporting the FCA’s vital mission of ensuring a safe, sound,

and dependable source of credit for all creditworthy and eligible persons in agriculture and

rural America. 

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