DENVER, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmland Partners
Inc. (NYSE: FPI) (the "Company" or "FPI") today announced the
addition of Danny Moore, a decorated
U.S. Navy veteran and business executive, to its Board of
Directors, effective November 30.
During his 24-year Naval career, Mr. Moore held numerous
leadership positions and had the distinction of being the first
black male to achieve the rank of Cryptologic Technician Technical
Master Chief. He has worked in the aerospace and defense industry
since retiring from the military in 2005, including a stint as
director of global operations for BAE Systems, Inc. Mr. Moore
currently owns and operates DeNOVO Solutions, LLC and Thornberry
Consulting, LLC, which provide scientific, engineering, technical,
and operational support services to the U.S. Department of
Defense.
"Danny's operational expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and
leadership credentials will be a tremendous asset for our Board of
Directors," said Paul Pittman,
Chairman and CEO of the Company.
Following Mr. Moore's appointment as an independent Board
member, FPI's Board now consists of eight directors, six of whom
are independent.
"With the recent acquisition of Murray Wise Associates,
accelerating appreciation of farmland, and strong lease renewal
rates, this is an exciting time to join FPI," Mr. Moore noted. "I'm
thrilled to be part of this talented team and help chart a course
for continued growth."
Mr. Moore holds an undergraduate degree from Colorado Christian University and an MBA in
International Business from the University of
Phoenix. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the
Leadership Program of the Rockies and the Colorado Business
Roundtable.
About Farmland Partners Inc.
Farmland Partners Inc. is an internally managed real estate
company that owns and seeks to acquire high-quality North American
farmland and makes loans to farmers secured by farm real estate. As
of the date of this release, the Company owns and/or manages
approximately 179,000 acres in 18 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas,
Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North
Carolina, South Carolina,
South Dakota and Virginia. We have approximately 26 crop types
and more than 100 tenants. The Company elected to be taxed as a
real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S. federal income tax
purposes, commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2014. Additional information:
www.farmlandpartners.com or (720) 452-3100.
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