Fannie Names CountryBank CEO to Advisory Council

Terry J. Jorde, president and chief executive officer of CountryBank USA, Cando, N.D., has been named to Fannie Mae's National Advisory Council.Ms. Jorde began her career at 21 as a teller and bookkeeper at CountryBank, and at 32 was elected president and CEO, Fannie Mae said. "As a rural lender, Ms. Jorde adds an important perspective, and will bring a wealth of experience and wisdom to the council," said Shalley Jones, vice president of housing and community development for Fannie Mae's Midwestern regional office. The National Advisory Council has 46 members from the housing and mortgage finance industry and government. It meets three times a year with Fannie Mae's senior management to discuss "the challenges and opportunities" facing the government-sponsored enterprise and the housing finance system, the GSE said. Fannie Mae can be found online at http://www.fanniemae.com.