Lori Naker Announced Director of Compliance & Loan Operations
MARIANNA, FL – Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, ACA is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Naker to Director of Compliance & Loan Operations.
Lori has been an integral part of the Association's compliance and operational framework, consistently demonstrating a deep understanding of regulatory and loan operations processes in her former role as the Loan Operations Manager.
In her new role, Lori will oversee both Compliance and Loan Operations, guiding strategic initiatives that support regulatory excellence, operational efficiency, and continued service quality for FCNWFL’s members. She began her Farm Credit career in 2012 as an Associate Accountant and has since held several key roles, including Credit Analyst Trainee, Executive Assistant to the Chief Credit Officer, Corporate Secretary, and most recently, Loan Operations Manager.
Lori shared how she views the importance of her new responsibilities:
“I see this role as a direct contributor to the strength and reliability of our mission. By ensuring our lending practices, operational processes, and compliance programs are aligned with regulatory expectations and our own high standards, we protect the integrity of the Association and the members who depend on us.”
She also expressed gratitude to the colleagues who have influenced her journey:
“I’ve been really fortunate to work with people across Farm Credit who not only know their craft inside and out but never hesitate to share their knowledge. To my mentors, thank you for your guidance, your patience, and the way you pushed me to grow. And to my teammates, I’m grateful for the collaboration, the problem‑solving, and the sense of purpose we share. I’m excited to continue learning and moving the Association forward together.”
President & CEO Stacy Sikes shared:
“I am extremely excited to welcome Lori to our Leadership Team as the Director of Compliance and Loan Operations. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong drive to get things done. Her holistic approach to problem-solving will be an incredible asset to our team.”
Lori’s promotion is part of a broader leadership alignment designed to support the Association’s continued growth and long‑term success. Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is intentionally positioning its leadership team to expand opportunities, strengthen internal capabilities, and continue delivering high‑quality service to its members and rural communities.
About Farm Credit of Northwest Florida
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, ACA, headquartered in Marianna, Florida, is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System and operates as a stockholder-owned cooperative that provides loans and other financial services to farmers, ranchers and rural residents in an eighteen-county chartered territory in Northwest Florida. The Association serves over 1,800 members through offices in Marianna, Milton, Jay, Tallahassee, and Monticello. During 2024, the Association generated net earnings of some $6.91 million and returned cash patronage payments of $4.45 million to its member-borrowers.