John “Buck” Horton has rejoined AgHeritage Farm Credit Services as an Ag Lending Officer, the company has announced.
Horton will be based in the company’s Pine Bluff office, which serves Jefferson, Cleveland, Lincoln and Bradley counties. He previously served in the Pine Bluff office before enrolling in the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, where he is pursuing a Juris Doctor Degree. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Agricultural Business and Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from Arkansas State University, and previously completed the Farm Credit University course of training.
"We're excited to have Buck back on our team," said Bill Stephens, VP of Lending and Regional Manager. "After spending time growing his skills in the legal field, he brings fresh insights in both business and agriculture that will greatly benefit the farmers and agribusinesses we serve.”
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a customer-owned rural and agricultural lender with owned and managed assets of approximately $3.08 billion as of December 31, 2025. The company provides credit and related services to approximately 7,000 farmers, ranchers, rural residents, and the agribusiness industry in 24 Arkansas counties, with branch offices located in Batesville, Brinkley, Lonoke, McGehee, Newport, Pine Bluff, Pocahontas, Searcy and Stuttgart.
