Local Leader Joins Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Board

July 9, 2007, Denver - Brian Jackson, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for CoBank, has been elected to the national Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Board of Directors.

Jackson has served on the local Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc. (BBBSC) Board of Directors for over a decade. Jackson has served as Chairman of the Board the last two years.

"We are thrilled Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has selected Brian for the national Board of Directors. Brian is an exceptional leader and his dedication to BBBSC programs is tremendous. Brian's knowledge and experience here in Colorado will translate very well to Big Brothers Big Sisters on a national level. They are lucky to have him," said Dave DeForest-Stalls, President/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado.

Jackson says, "I have enjoyed serving on the BBBSC Board in Colorado and am honored to join the Board of Directors nationally. I believe in the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters and am excited to help impact youth across the nation."

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. The organization serves 225,000 children in all 50 states. The BBBSA Board of Directors is composed of national industry leaders including Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League, Greg Page, President and COO, Cargill, Inc., Donald J. Carty, Vice Chairman & CFO, Dell, Inc., and Paul Pressler, President and CEO, Gap Inc.

CoBank, a member U.S. Farm Credit System, provides financial solutions and leasing services to agricultural cooperatives, rural energy, water and communications systems, Farm Credit associations and other businesses serving rural America. The bank also finances agricultural exports and provides international banking services. The bank provides leasing services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Farm Credit Leasing Services Corporation. CoBank is headquartered in Greenwood Village.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc. (BBBSC) is the state's leading youth mentoring organization, helping children reach their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one volunteer mentoring relationships with measurable impact. BBBSC has been serving Colorado youth since 1918. To learn more about BBBSC, to donate or to volunteer, please visit us on the web www.BigLittleColorado.org or call 303.433.6002.

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