Team of
Professionals

BIO
Matt Adams is an integral part of the growth at Peoples Company, a nationally recognized land company and advisory firm offering services throughout the United States, by utilizing and improving the platform for the company’s core businesses of appraisal, land & farm management, an award-winning auction division, and industry leading brokerage business. Soon after graduating from the University of Northern Iowa, Matt joined Peoples Company’s brokerage team where his primary focus is to facilitate land transactions and land investment by representing landowners to assist in the acquisition or disposition of farm and land assets through traditional listings and a variety of land auction formats. 

Matt has embraced the collaborative culture of the company and serves as a mentor to his co-workers by training several of the real estate agents within the company. He’s been recognized as a top producer by Peoples Company and the brokerage industry with individual sales for the five most recent years of over 39,100 acres and a market value of $280 million dollars. Matt is well-versed in the complex structure of transactions including but not limited to 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges, Seller Financing Land Contracts, Rights of First Refusals, Purchase Options, Tenant in Common Agreements, land owned by corporations, and properties with multiple owners.

Matt grew up in the small West Central Iowa town of Breda where he spent many summers bailing hay and tending to livestock for nearby farmers. He currently lives in the Des Moines Metro with his wife, Rochelle, and their dog, Bandit. 

EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Bachelor of Arts - College of Business (Finance and Real Estate, 2009)

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Peoples Company Shareholder
• Peoples Company Board Member (2013 - 2016 & 2018 - 2020)
• Peoples Company “A” Player Award - 2020
• Peoples Company Top Producer Award - 2016 & 2021
• Realtors Land Institute APEX Top 20 Nationally - 2020 & 2021
• Realtors Land Institute APEX Producer Award (2017, 2019, 2020, 2021)
• Des Moines Area Association of Realtors Circle of Excellence Volume Award - (2013 - 2019)
• Realtors Land Institute - Past President
• Des Moines Area Association of Realtors (DMAAR)
• Iowa Association of Realtors - Member
• Iowa Auctioneers Association - Member

PUBLICATIONS
A Case for Land Contracts
Land Values:  Trending Up
Auction vs Listing:  How should I sell my farm?
Crop Insurance affecting Cash Rents and Land Values

LICENSES

Iowa: S59699000

BIO

Paul has a lifetime of experience in Agriculture ranging from growing hemp in Oregon to feeding cattle in Iowa to trading commodities in Chicago. He grew up on a farm in Central Illinois where his family grew row crops and raised hogs and cattle.

Professionally, Paul’s varied experiences allow him to offer a well-rounded perspective on nearly all aspects of Agriculture. He began his career as an Engineer then transitioned to a commodity trader with a small trading firm in Chicago. Paul traded soybeans, soybean meal, and soybean oil daily on the CME for three years. Having a desire to return to the rural Midwest and have more direct farm involvement, Paul eventually landed back in Iowa and started a career in the beef industry.  During his tenure as a cattle marketing rep, Paul assisted his clients in cash marketing of all classes of cattle. He also worked closely with his clients to identify risk management solutions and provide financing for the purchase of cattle.

Since joining Peoples Company in early 2021, Paul is excited to be offering Land Management services. He views each day as an opportunity to gain experience and expand his expertise, which directly benefits those he serves. Paul is attentive to the goals of the landowner and then works diligently to provide sound guidance and creative solutions to meet those goals.

EDUCATION

In college, Paul earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University. Though he ultimately decided to pursue opportunities in Engineering, the degree and experiences in engineering continues to serve Paul well. It has trained him to be a critical thinker and given him the ability to solve complex problems.

BIO
Mollie Aronowitz is a Land Manager with Peoples Company focusing on farm, pasture, CRP and recreation land.

Mollie joined Peoples Company in 2013 and has a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University in Horticulture. With prior professional experience in public botanical and arboretum management in Chicago, Omaha and Northeast Iowa, Mollie’s background in plant pathology and entomology serves her well in field scouting and working with farm operators in traditional row crop farms. As the fifth generation of a nearly century old farm operation, Mollie has inherited a strong connection to Iowa’s landscape and a deep understanding of farm operators. She is adept at using her knowledge of land stewardship, best farming practices, and appreciation of family farm heritage to best serve her clients. 

Mollie is committed to implementing practical recommendations that consider each landowner’s financial and personal goals. She is able to tailor management plans and collect operator production data to increase production on the most productive acres of each farm while allowing conservation of the more sensitive parts of the farm.

Mollie is a licensed REALTOR® in Iowa and Minnesota. She is an Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®), one of only a handful of female accredited managers in the nation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science College of Agriculture in Horticulture, 2006, Ames, Iowa

Land Management Experience

• Build documented history of each farm’s actual production, operator inputs, fertility, drainage, and financial performance.
• Identify baseline benchmarks on newly acquired farms and create multi-year plan where chosen tenant’s goals are aligned.
• Address erosion and drainage concerns on farms through tiling, waterways, terracing, and cover crops.
• Schedule regular soil testing to confirm annual fertilizer reporting accuracy as well as nutrient availability and opportunities in fertility prescriptions.
• Listen and facilitate both the short- and long-term landowner goals specific to each farm.
• Execute cash, crop share and custom farm leases.
• Remain in compliance with local USDA offices and seek out state and federal cost share assistance.
• Consider alternative income sources to maximize revenue on each farm.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Licensed Real Estate Agent in Iowa and Minnesota
• American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Accredited Farm Manager (AFM)
• American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Iowa Chapter, Education Foundation Board Member
• Iowa Barn Foundation, Board Member

BIO

George grew up on a cotton farm in Sunflower County, Mississippi, with dreams of eventually becoming a farmer like his father and grandfather. His course changed, and he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Economics from Mississippi State University in 1993. After graduation, George worked for Farmers National Company in Memphis, Tennessee, for nine years before co-founding Baird & Brunson Land Management Group, LLC with partner Steve Brunson in 2001.  Most recently, George founded Landmark Ag Capital LLC, located in Arlington, TN.  Holding real estate licenses in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, George represents landowners in managing their land and the buying and selling of farmland. His wide range of clientele includes everyone from sole farm owners to large investment companies. A member of the “Million Dollar Sales Club” since 2002, George’s proudest professional accomplishment was achieved in 2006 when he was selected Farm Manager of the Year by Syngenta, Ag Professional magazine, and ASFMRA.

When he is not working, George enjoys fly fishing, hunting, and traveling with his family. He and his wife, Cari, and two sons are active Christ United Methodist Church members in Memphis.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Mississippi State University, Bachelor of Science Agriculture Economics,1993

Professional Experience:

2021-                Landmark Ag Capital L.L.C., Owner
2001-2020:      Baird & Brunson Land Management Group, LLC, Partner
1993-2001:      Farmers National Company, Senior Farm Manager

AWARDS & DESIGNATIONS

American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers:

• District II Vice President, 2008-2011
• Government Relations Co-Chair 2017-2021
• Committee, 2009-2012
• Arkansas Chapter: President 2000 & Board of Directors, 2001-2002
• National Program Planning Committee, 2000 & 2008
• National Public Relations Committee, 2005 & 2006
• Syngenta Farm Manager of the Year, 2006
• Leadership Institute: 1999, 2005, 2006 & 2016

TEPAP: The Executive Program for Agriculture Producers:

• Class of 2006 & 2007

Baird & Brunson Land Management Group, LLC: 

• Million Dollar Sales Club, 2002-2019

Farmers National Company:

• Business Development Award, 1994-2001
• Million Dollar Sales Club 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001
• Wes Furrer Conservation Award, 2000

George holds the Accredited Farm Manager (A.F.M.) designation, which is awarded by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers to those members who have had years of experience, are technically trained, have passed a rigid examination, and subscribe to a high code of ethics.

BIO

Doug Bear joined Peoples Company in 2019 and is involved with the facilitation of land auctions, land brokerage, and land management. A native of Russell, Iowa, Doug grew up on a small cow/calf operation and attended Iowa State University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science (2007) and Master of Science (2011) in Animal Science. During graduate school, Doug evaluated Iowa’s water quality impairments within the Rathbun Lake watershed.

Doug previously served as the Director of Industry Relations for over seven years at the Iowa Beef Industry Council in Ames, Iowa. He was responsible for coordinating producer communication and beef checkoff compliance activities, strategic planning of producer investments and fiscal year budgets, and building nationally recognized beef checkoff programs (Beef Quality Assurance). He is an experienced team-builder and focused on achieving result-oriented outcomes.

Doug differentiates himself by his keen attention to details, providing comprehensive follow through for clients, and executing on the results they deserve. He directs his passion of production agriculture by creating opportunities for clients in the land industry. Doug is currently licensed to sell real estate in Iowa and Minnesota.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

Des Moines Area Association of Realtors®
National Association of Realtors®
Realtors Land Institute®, Iowa Chapter

LICENSES

Iowa: S67986000

Minnesota: 40694121

BIO
Daran is a native of Warren County, Iowa and has a diverse business and agricultural background. Growing up on the family farm in southern Warren County, he spent most of his summers fixing and selling Vermeer agriculture equipment. He attended Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa and majored in both Business Administration and Economics. Daran spent the first 18 years of his career in banking as a commercial and agricultural lender for both community banks and the Farm Credit System. He joined Peoples Company for the opportunity to become an integral part of a company with dynamic leadership and a focus on being the premier land brokerage in Iowa.

Daran lives near Indianola, Iowa with his wife Stephanie and their three children Sierra, Devin, and Selia. He currently owns and operates a small cash grain and cattle operation. He is a member of the Warren County Cattlemans Association, Milan Lodge 409, and First United Methodist Church. He is an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He also belongs to the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, the Iowa Association of REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS® and is a licensed crop insurance agent.

His extensive contacts in the agricultural and banking industry are a great resource when listing your property for sale or building your wealth through the purchase of real estate. Daran works with all types of real estate including farmland, acreages, commercial and recreational land.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Iowa REALTORS® Land Institute
• National REALTORS® Land Institute

LICENSES

Iowa: S60473000

BIO

Bryan grew up a few miles north of Sioux City, Iowa. He attended the University of Northern Iowa and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. Bryan focuses on the sale and acquisition of agricultural, recreational and development land. When he is not spending time with his family, Bryan enjoys hunting and fishing. Bryan is a licensed real estate salesperson in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, and South Dakota.

LICENSES

Iowa: S65377000

Minnesota: 40532645

New Mexico: REC-2022-0864

South Dakota: 17074

BIO

Brandon grew up on a century farm near Lohrville, Iowa (Calhoun County) helping with his family’s livestock and row crop operation. He earned a biology degree from Luther College in Decorah, IA. During summer breaks, he worked for a construction company building single family homes. Currently, Brandon serves as a Conservation Officer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, assigned to Boone and Story Counties. Brandon has developed extensive connections throughout central Iowa. Through his vast network, Brandon has assisted clients with land acquisitions and sales, purchasing or selling homes, business opportunities, and habitat improvement/development.  A responsive real estate agent known for his extensive farmland, habitat, and home-building experience, he earns the respect of his clients by working tirelessly on their behalf. Brandon resides in central Story County with his wife and two children. Brandon is currently licensed to sell real estate in Iowa, with a primary focus on farmland, recreational land, and residential properties.

LICENSES 

Iowa: S7021000

BIO

Julie joined Peoples Company in September of 2022. She attended Colgate University in New York where she received a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and Art History. She credits her liberal arts background to her excellent writing and communication skills, creative problem solving, intensive research style, and passion for learning, all of which have served her well in her career in land management. Julie employs her nontraditional background in the world of agriculture to reach clients who are investing in farmland or have inherited farmland but have no prior knowledge of farming. 

In 2014, Julie began her land management career at Delta Land in Mer Rouge, LA. Over the following eight years, she managed property for the owner of the company, investment funds, and several families, including her own. Julie and two other managers were tasked with the management of 125,000+ acres of farmland, covering Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. She built an extensive network of successful farmers in the region, directly managing over 75 tenants across 18 parishes/counties.  Julie is successful at tailoring her management style to the landowner at hand, understanding that the needs of an institutional investor and a family landowner are very different. She recognizes the importance of farmland as a long-term investment, calibrating her management recommendations in the short term with fluctuations in farmland prices, commodity markets, input supply chains, and the annual financial needs/concerns of a given landowner. Her management knowledge includes farm leasing, rental analysis, annual farm budget creation/execution, farm plan creation/execution, USDA farm programs, and landowner reports. She is very knowledgeable in the crop production process, particularly with rice, soybeans, cotton, and corn. Julie managed the organic rice farming operation at Delta from its infancy (2015), managing the transition and certification processes of 3,300+- acres of conventional land to organic cropland; In the process, she gained knowledge of the organic process, organic inputs, organic governing bodies, and the benefits of sustainable farming practices. Julie has great interest in being at the forefront of sustainability programs in the region and she looks forward to growing her knowledge of carbon markets as well. Julie has had her Louisiana real estate salesperson license since 2015 and she also has knowledge in new farm acquisitions and dispositions. 

Julie resides in Monroe, Louisiana with Thomas and their two boys, Wyatt and Warren. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her boys on the farm, hunting, cooking, and taking pictures of her family and farmland. Julie looks forward to building the land management business with Peoples Company in the Louisiana Delta region.

BIO

Thomas joined the Peoples Company team in September of 2022. He grew up on his family’s farm in Rhymes, Louisiana. Thomas farmed throughout his high school and college years, picking up some custom farming experience on the side as well. Thomas attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe where he gained a Bachelor’s in General Studies, taking courses in business, entrepreneurial studies, and agriculture. In 2015, Thomas gained his series 7 license and entered employment in private investments with Raymond James. This stint afforded him the opportunity to develop extensive knowledge of investment markets and business administration. In 2016, Thomas joined Ag Resource Management as an Agricultural Lender where he was responsible for underwriting loans, evaluating and managing risk, and executing budgets to fit the unique circumstances of the farmer. Thomas managed and helped grow their existing portfolio. He was constantly communicating with local banks, landowners, farmers, crop insurance agents, land management groups, and agricultural real estate agents. During his time as a lender at ARM, Thomas expanded the company's client base, while cultivating his own personal agricultural network. 

In 2018, Thomas joined Farmland Partners as a land manager. Since then, he has been doing farm management and farm acquisitions in the Delta region and in the High Plains of Colorado. He oversaw the management of over 35,000 cropland acres and 32+ tenants across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Colorado, Nebraska, and Georgia. Thomas was responsible for farm/recreational leasing, inspections, individual farm budget creation/execution, production analysis, yield reporting, and USDA farm program compliance. Thomas continued to grow relationships within the agricultural community in the region, expanding his network into new territories and strengthening his connections within the real estate sector in particular. He gained extensive knowledge of rental rates, farmland prices, hunting lease rates, capitalization rates, water sourcing, and commodity markets. Thomas obtained a strong understanding of what institutional investors are looking for in acquisitions and how to satisfy their needs as a land manager. 

Thomas lives in Monroe, Louisiana with Julie and their two boys, Wyatt and Warren. In his free time, he enjoys riding around the family farm and chasing whitetail deer. Thomas looks forward to aggressively expanding his real estate footprint with Peoples Company. He intends to use his background in acquisitions and dispositions to succeed in the farm real estate market in the region, where investor interest continues to grow as many recognize the stability of long-term investments in agricultural real estate. 

LICENSES

Louisiana: SALE.995711777-ACT

Gary is a native of Williamsburg, Iowa, and grew up on a livestock and grain farm which gives him years of experience and contacts in the livestock industry. Gary has great knowledge in livestock facilities construction and resale markets thru out the Midwest.

Gary lives just outside of Williamsburg with his wife Annette and has four grown children: Michael, Sarah, Molly, and Kate. Gary's wife Annette owns and operates the Woolen Needle in Williamsburg. Gary currently farms and is the Key Accounts salesperson for Integrity Builders.

BIO

Mike Bousselot leads the Capital Markets team as the Managing Director of Capital Partnerships. Mike deeply understands the farmland investments and is responsible for conducting business development activities and promoting the comprehensive investment structures offered by Capital Markets. With his experience in financial services and agricultural investment, Mike leads our efforts in engaging and retaining investment clients and capital partners. From first contact with our company to on-going investor relations, Mike facilitates all communication with our capital partners.

In addition to his role with Peoples Company, Mike serves as State Representative for Ankeny and North Polk County in the Iowa House of Representatives. Mike is an experienced public servant having worked for former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as an advisor, legal counsel, and chief of staff. In addition, Mike was appointed by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds as Chief Fiscal Officer and Director of the Iowa Department of Management.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and Master of Accountancy from the University of Iowa. After graduation, he worked at Deloitte and Touche in Chicago. Mike then moved back to Des Moines, attending Drake University Law School and received his Juris Doctor. He has an abundance of experience in law, agriculture, and financial services having worked for Summit Agricultural Group and Innovative Captive Strategies.  

BIO

Lindsey Brown has been working with the land brokerage division of Peoples Company since 2020. His primary focus is on land sales and auctions of cropland, pasture, and recreational land. Lindsey is licensed to sell real estate in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Lindsey currently lives in Wadena, Minnesota, but he grew up in Mayville, North Dakota. He attended Mayville State University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business (1991). He then continued his education and graduated from the North Dakota School of Banking (1993) and the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (1995).

Upon graduation, Lindsey worked for 20 plus years as a lending officer at rural banks in Finley, ND, Winona, MN and Lewiston, MN. He was a member of 7th District Ag. Credit Companies board during that time as well. Due to these experiences and opportunities, he has multiple contacts in the banking and farming communities.

Lindsey has been a real estate agent since 2011. Before coming to Peoples Company, Lindsey worked as a land sales agent in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Lindsey is an experienced land agent who provides excellent customer service. He builds solid client relationships and focuses on result-oriented outcomes. He is knowledgeable about the market and possesses good negotiation skills. He enjoys building one-on-one customer relationships and helping buyers and sellers achieve their dreams or goals.

LICENSES 

Minnesota: 40260937

North Dakota: 8467

Wisconsin: 89274-94

BIO

Steve Bruere is a nationally recognized leader in agricultural real estate and serves as the President of Peoples Company, a farmland brokerage, management, appraisal, and investment firm headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. Throughout Steve’s tenure, Peoples Company has rapidly transformed from a small-town real estate firm in central Iowa into a full-service agricultural land transaction firm serving the country’s largest landowners, with a presence in all premier agricultural regions across the U.S.

Peoples Company’s core businesses are enhanced by Steve’s innovative ventures to capitalize on the financialization of the farmland asset class. These ventures include mAgma, a digital crowdfunding farmland investment platform; PC Ag Tech, which invests in ag-based business incubators and early-stage ag technology companies; and Alternative Equity Advisors, a real asset investment firm specializing in the acquisition and management of farmland under separate account structures for institutions and high-net-worth individuals.

Steve is a prominent voice in agriculture and highly sought after by national media for his expertise. He has utilized his extensive farmland knowledge to advocate for the industry and to collaborate with other leaders in agriculture. Steve has built a reputation as a national leader in sustainable agriculture through his efforts in helping launch Leading Harvest, the first comprehensive sustainability standard for U.S. farmland. He also serves as a trustee for the Iowa Nature Conservancy and member of Governor Reynolds’ Carbon Sequestration Task Force, and previously co-chaired Iowa’s Water Future Task Force.

Seeking to connect diverse stakeholders in agriculture, Steve established the Land Investment Expo in 2008. The Expo is known by industry insiders as a ‘must-attend’, premier event that serves as a critical venue to set the tone for the industry each year. Participants are exposed to a range of professional perspectives as controversial industry topics are addressed and debated. Steve has developed a vast network and built numerous long-lasting relationships by securing five-star presenters and keynote speakers such as presidential historian Jon Meacham, Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci, famed businesswoman Martha Stewart, entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary, pop icon and humorist Ben Stein, President Donald J. Trump, and business legend T. Boone Pickens.

Steve’s enthusiasm for farmland began as a child on his family’s farm in Warren County, Iowa. His love and insight for farmland recently inspired him to break ground on Middlebrook, Iowa’s first agrihood, with the goal of uniting agriculture and urban development. Steve and his family live near this neighborhood and remain involved with his family’s farm, where they grow corn, soybeans, and organic produce under the Middlebrook Organics and Farmer Food brands.

LICENSES 

Arkansas: SA00080953

Colorado: IA.100095578

Iowa: S43684000

Kansas: SP00242717

Minnesota: 40285814

Missouri: 2011022778

Oregon: 201232246

South Dakota: 17886

Washington: 130577

BIO

Curtis Buono leads agricultural real estate brokerage services for Peoples Company’s Pacific West region, which covers California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii.  His clients range from global institutional investors to small farmers to large multi-state agricultural enterprises. Much of Curtis’s work is focused on permanent plantings including nut crops, vineyards, citrus groves, and other tree crops, but he also has extensive experience with row and field crops, berry farms, and other agricultural asset types.

Over his career, Curtis has provided successful disposition, acquisition, and consulting services for many hundred million dollars of farm assets across major agricultural markets in the Western U.S. Since 2002, Curtis has positioned himself as a thought-leader in the agricultural real estate sector while striving to provide the highest possible level of service and client value.  He has accrued experience throughout the United States and select global ag markets; however, his focus is on the Western United States, particularly California, where he lives with his family.  Prior to joining Peoples Company, Curtis held national leadership roles in both the brokerage and appraisal service lines of a global real estate corporation.

LICENSES

California: 1894905

BIO
Since joining Peoples Company in 2014, Jared has made his mark as an award-winning professional auctioneer and as a licensed real estate agent in Iowa and Missouri. Whether serving as the lead auctioneer or as a professional ringman during auction day, he strives to make sure the auction process is executed in a professional manner. Jared is also an integral part of the online auction capabilities that Peoples Company can provide, either by online only auctions or a combination of live and online bidding.

In 2012, Jared attended the Reppert School of Auctioneering in Indianapolis and is very active in the National Auctioneers Association (NAA), Iowa Auctioneers Association (IAA), and the Missouri Professional Auctioneers Association (MPAA). Jared was awarded the 2014 Grand Champion Rookie Bid Caller and also the 2014 Grand Champion Ringman at the IAA annual conference. In 2016, he was elected for a three year term as a Director for the IAA. Jared has served as a state ambassador for the NAA and is also a graduate of the Professional Ringmen’s Institute (PRI). In August 2017, at the Iowa State Fair, Jared was crowned Iowa State Champion Auctioneer at the IAA Bid Calling Finals making him the first triple crown winner in the IAA annual competitions.

Through his membership in the NAA, Jared has obtained his Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI), Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) and Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designations. The Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) is the most respected professional designation an auctioneer can acquire. CAI designees pride themselves on being a part of an extraordinary network of professional auctioneers who possess the knowledge and skills needed to provide their clients with outstanding services. They are committed to continuing education and are dedicated to professionalism, integrity and
excellence in the auction profession.

Growing up in Wayne County, Jared spent most of his time with his father, who owned a grading, excavating, and land improvement business serving southern Iowa and northern Missouri. When not meeting with clients, touring farm ground, or working auctions Jared can be found spending time with his wife Pam and their son Jett. They live on a small acreage just outside of Corydon, Iowa and in their free time enjoy camping with their family and friends. On Friday nights in the fall you can hear Jared announcing the home football games and other activities for the Wayne Falcons.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Iowa Association of REALTORS®
• National Association of REALTORS®
• Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
• Iowa Auctioneers Association (IAA)
• Missouri Professional Auctioneers Association (MPAA)
• National Auctioneers Association (NAA)
• REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) National Chapter & Iowa Chapter
• REALTOR® – Peoples Company – Licensed to sell Real Estate in Iowa & Missouri
• Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI)
• Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS)
• Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA)
• Professional Ringmen’s Institute (PRI)

Member of

• Corydon Chamber of Commerce
• Wayne County Fair Board

LICENSES

Iowa: S62597000

Kansas: SP00242910

Minnesota: 40584414

Nebraska: 20190273

BIO

Marilyn Cline is a residential buyer and listing agent for Kalen Ludwig Real Estate Specialists. Born and raised in South Central Iowa, Marilyn has always remained dedicated to providing her clients with top-quality service. For more than 40 years, Marilyn worked with her husband in their family farm and trucking business. Her drive remained as she began her career in real estate in 2004.

In 2007, she obtained her Realtor License, where she guided clients through the real estate process. Her wealth of experience has gained the trust of many clients with the purchase and selling of their property. To provide greater value to customers, Marilyn earned the GRI and Seller Specialist designations in real estate.

When buying and selling, you can expect nothing less than excellent service, professionalism, and results! Marilyn is a member of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors, Iowa Association of Realtors, and Indianola Chamber of Commerce.

LICENSES

Iowa: S5811800

BIO

Andrew Cohn joined Peoples Company and George Baird with Landmark Ag Capital LLC in early October 2021, where he is focusing on farm property management, development, and other related services throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Andrew (Drew) was born and raised in the Memphis metropolitan area in a small town named Eads, Tennessee. Prior to his opportunity at Peoples Company as a Land Management Intern, he obtained an internship on a farm in Bono, Arkansas. They grew rice, corn, soybeans, and wheat on the farm. It was only then when Drew knew he had a passion and an obsession for farming. In addition to farming, Drew enjoys spending his free time in the gym, playing guitar, hunting, and fishing.

Drew is enrolled at the University of Tennessee at Martin pursuing a degree in Agriculture Business with a concentration in Farm and Ranch Management and plans to graduate in May of 2022. Drew’s passion for farming and row crop management brought him closer to Peoples Company and Landmark Ag Capital LLC.

BIO

Jake Costanzo assists the Capital Markets team as a Land Analyst. He is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and conducting due diligence on high-quality farmland assets. Jake works diligently to acquire properties by tracking, organizing, and analyzing all potential deals that could fit client needs including auctions, listings, and off-market opportunities. He assists in the creation of investment summaries which include all relevant property maps, easements and encumbrances, location data, rent and crop history, financial performance/proforma, and comparable sales in the area. Jake also maintains a robust database of land transactions to track activity in the land market across the country as well as maintain comprehensive deal flow.

Previously, Jake worked as a Sales Associate for Peoples Company assisting agents with land transactions by preparing listings and marketing materials. He received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Northwest Missouri State University.

Maddie Coury is the Real Estate Coordinator for Peoples Company Pacific West Region. Her role primarily focuses on executing marketing campaigns, maintaining the CRM, managing social media and supporting the appraisal team.

Maddie is an Oklahoma native and graduated from The University of San Diego in 2021 with a degree in International Business. Prior to real estate, she worked in the marketing department of a medical device company where she managed all aspects of marketing and conferences. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach, pilates and spending time outdoors. 

BIO

Adam Crist is a land broker and shareholder of Peoples Company, an industry leading firm that focuses on land brokerage & auctions, land management, land investing, energy management, and appraisals throughout the nation. Since joining the company in 2020, Adam has become a versatile member of the cohesive team, assisting in large projects throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Adam’s primary focus is to facilitate land transactions and land investments by representing landowners to assist in the acquisition or disposition of farm and land assets through traditional listings and a variety of land auction formats. Adam is an integral part of the growth at Peoples Company’s with the opening of a remote office in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

Adam has embraced the collaborative culture of the company and serves as a mentor to new agents. He’s been recognized as a top producer by Peoples Company and the brokerage industry with sales for the three most recent years totaling over 20,000 acres with a market value of $225 million dollars. Adam is well versed in all types of land transactions from income producing farmland to recreational properties and is focused on land auctions, public and private listings, and land investment opportunities throughout the Midwest.

Adam grew up on a farm in southwest Wisconsin in the town of Darlington. He helped managed the family farm which consisted of over 2,000 acres of row crops and over 350 head of Black Angus cattle. This experience has made Adam extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of the agriculture industry. He currently resides in Mineral Point with his wife, Jora, and their three children.  

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Peoples Company Shareholder
• Peoples Company Top Producer Award - 2022
• Realtors Land Institute APEX Top 20 Nationally - 2021 & 2022
• Realtors Land Institute APEX Producer Award - 2021, 2022
• National Association of Realtors Commercial Award - 2022
• Realtors Land Institute - Member
• South Central Wisconsin Realtors Association - Member
• Wisconsin Association of Realtors – Member
• Illinois Association of Realtors - Member
• Wisconsin Auctioneers Association – Member

LICENSES

Illinois: 475.204295

Wisconsin: 89336-94

BIO
It is said that perfection is driven by passion. It is Adam’s drive and true passion for agriculture that creates his drive and commitment to the land brokerage business. Located in Southern Iowa and backed by a history in agriculture, Adam thrives on the idea of growth and the evolution of agriculture. Helping both farmers and investors not only find opportunity but also helping them act on that opportunity is the driving factor behind his business.  

Adam truly believes that the land business is globally connected and because of that stays very open to outside of the box thinking. With a focus on ag real estate, his many connections help drive a successful business. 

Adam has also taken a very active role in Peoples Company's auction division. Adam has gained a reputation as an agent who provides his clients with exceptional service through his knowledge of real estate, his superior work ethic, property promotion, communication, and wonderful public relations.

Being raised on a family farm as well as being involved in the family livestock market, Adam has developed the ability to deal with people from many different backgrounds. He has learned the importance of public relations as well as strong work ethic, and product knowledge. His experiences have also helped him in developing great problem solving skills and creative marketing strategies to give his clients a more productive buying and selling experience.

LICENSES

Iowa: S56876000

South Dakota: 17416

BIO

"Just as the real estate industry evolves to become more innovative and efficient, so do I.” A Southern Iowa native for over 30 years, Sara’s knowledge of Iowa’s rural geography can assist you with all of your real estate needs. Prior to joining the Peoples Company team, she taught elementary school for nine years. As an educator, she learned how to be patient, detail-oriented, proactive and a strong advocate for all of her students. 

As a REALTOR®, Sara will work diligently in your best interest throughout your real estate transaction. She is a member of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, the Iowa Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. Sara is currently licensed to sell real estate in Iowa. 

When not assisting clients, Sara enjoys working on the farm or spending time with her two children. Sara also serves on the Lucas County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Sara and husband Adam reside on a farm in Lucas County.

LICENSES

Iowa: S66155000

BIO

Peoples Company’s appraisal services in the Pacific West region are led by Jeremy Darner, who brings nearly 20 years of real estate experience to the Pacific West team. He has extensive analytical experience in a wide array of agricultural assets, including field and row crop land, vineyards, groves, orchards, wineries, nurseries and greenhouses, ranches, vacant and transitional land, and other complex property types throughout California and the U.S. 

Jeremy joined Peoples Company in 2020 from Cushman & Wakefield where he focused on agricultural valuation and consulting assignments throughout the western United States.  

Jeremy has been a licensed Real Estate Appraiser in the State of California since 2005.  He currently holds Certified General Appraiser licenses in California, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. He has achieved MAI, SRA, and AI-GRS designations from the Appraisal Institute and has served in local and regional leadership within the Appraisal Institute (AI).  In 2021, he received the Appraisal Institute's Volunteer of Distinction Award. He is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) and serves on the California Chapter's Region 7 Trends Committee.  

Jeremy has been a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of California since 2014. He is also a member of the California Association of Realtors (CAR), the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and the Realtors Land Institute (RLI). 

LICENSES

California: 01787739

Josh joined Peoples Company in 2022 as an Appraisal Trainee. He obtained his limited license and is currently working towards attaining his Certified General Appraiser license within the next 18 months. Through the Michigan office, Josh has gained knowledgeable experience through Dave Mielnicki (ARA, MAI), Mark Williams (ARA), Mark Van Den Berg (ARA), and Rick Sommers. A few challenging appraisals Josh has completed include Irrigated Cropland, Dairy Facilities, South Dakota & Pennsylvania State Wide Market Analysis, and Portfolio Appraisals across several states. Furthermore, Josh joined the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) Michigan chapter in 2022 with plans to further his career by gaining an ARA designation after becoming a Certified General Appraiser.

Jake joined Peoples Company in March 2023. He grew up in St. Charles, Missouri, and comes from a farming background. Spending his summers working on his grandparent’s farm in southeastern Nebraska is where he found an appreciation and passion for agriculture. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate. Jake started as an intern for Boyd Harris Companies, Inc. working as an Appraisal Technician in September 2020. He found his passion for real estate and decided to come on full time as an Appraiser Trainee after graduation in late 2021. Jake also pursued his real estate license during that time and was a licensed agent with National Land Realty for a year and a half. During that time, he gained valuable experience in real estate transactions. Co-listing and running a multi-parcel auction as well as listing several properties has given Jake knowledge in different aspects of real estate. These experiences have given him the skills to handle complex appraisals and real estate transactions. In his free time, Jake enjoys hunting, golfing and barbequing. Jake is a Certified General Appraisal Trainee and a Licensed Real Estate Agent whose service area covers the entire State of Missouri.

Nate Downey joined Peoples Company in January 2023. He is based out of the Indianola office in central Iowa. Nate grew up in Indianola, Iowa, and later obtained a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University in Agricultural Systems Technology with a focus on biosystems. Starting his career in the swine industry, he amplifies his expertise in livestock production and facilities into his work. Nate has experience working closely with large contractors and integrators on projects ranging from daily farm operations to complex construction projects. He holds his background responsible for his intuitive problem-solving skills, process-driven thinking, and down-to-earth approach. Nate is focused on providing those he serves with a grounded and practical approach to land management. He believes that agriculture is built on sustainability and strong relationships. That’s why he is determined to expand his land management skills, striving to benefit the landowner's best interests.

Nate credits his passion for agriculture to his heavy involvement in the Indianola FFA chapter growing up. He enjoys working alongside young leaders in agriculture and believes in the future of farming. That is why each year he looks forward to helping future members start their journey by purchasing blue jackets for those who can’t afford to do so. In his free time, he explores his passion for the outdoors by chasing upland game and white deer alongside his german shorthair pointer, Boone. Nate looks forward to the future of agriculture and building long-lasting relationships in the land management business with Peoples Company.

BIO

Keaton Dreher started with Peoples Company in the spring of 2013 and is focused on the company’s residential, new construction, and land development/lot sales. He continues to assist Kalen Ludwig with her business and together they position themselves as Peoples Company's only residential specialists. As a team, they specialize in development/lot sales, new construction, listing resale homes for sellers, and assisting buyers. By representing Diligent Development, Keaton is a great resource if you are a builder or an end user looking to secure a single family lot(s) to build on. Keaton also represents Ground Breaker Homes as a sales associate for their new construction homes. Keaton enhances the Kalen Ludwig Real Estate Specialists team with his knowledge and expertise in land development and home building combined with his residential and commercial construction family background. Together, Keaton and Kalen have created a team relationship that is focused on delivering innovative solutions to their clients.

Keaton grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa and then attended the University of Northern Iowa. He graduated from UNI in 2013 with a Bachelor’s in Business Management and was a contributing member of Pi Sigma Epsilon, a co-ed business organization on campus. Through PSE, he gained the proper skills and knowledge needed to communicate and be successful in real estate. Keaton is a licensed real estate sales person in the state of Iowa.

EDUCATION

• University of Northern Iowa (2009-2013)
  •     Major: Business Management
  •     (Emphasis in Administration)

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• National Association of REALTORS®
• Iowa Association of REALTORS®
• Des Moines Association of REALTORS®     
• Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines (HBA)
• Developers Council of Greater Des Moines (DEVCO)
• Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI)

LICENSES

Iowa: S62338000

Megan Drey is an Accounting Clerk for Peoples Company. She graduated from Morningside University in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Managerial Accounting and Applied Agriculture & Food Studies with a Minor in General Business. Her passion and experience in agriculture and accounting began while raised on a family farm in northwest Iowa. In her spare time, Megan enjoys cooking/baking and being with friends and family.

BIO

Chase Duesenberg joined Peoples Company in 2017 and is involved with the facilitation of land auctions, land brokerage, and land management. A native of Clear Lake, Iowa, Chase is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, and managing recreational properties, and he directs his passion toward creating opportunities for clients in the land industry. Chase graduated from the University of Northern Iowa where he obtained majors in Finance and Real Estate and participated in the university’s real estate club, Rho Epsilon. He is actively involved with Ducks Unlimited and serves as Co-Chairman of Big Creek. Chase is licensed to sell real estate in the state of Iowa and Minnesota. 

LICENSES 

Iowa: S65470000

Minnesota: 40622279

Dylan joined Peoples Company in 2021. He has been in agricultural real estate for six years and understands the importance of every detail in a transaction. He grew up in eastern Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2015 with an Agricultural Business Degree. After graduating, Dylan got his real estate license and has been working with buyers and sellers since then.

Dylan has helped clients across Nebraska sell their farms, acreages, and recreational properties. As an avid hunter, he has been all over Nebraska and is always learning from landowners how to respect their land. He takes great passion to see a deal from start to finish.

Dylan is married to his wife, Lauren, and they enjoy spending time with their families and friends.

Dan began his appraisal career in 1986, and obtained his Certified General appraisal license in 1992. In 1999, he started his own appraisal practice, Edwards & Associates, and achieved his American Society of Appraisers (ASA) designation in 2011. In 2018, Dan also achieved his National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (IFAS) designation. He is a past president of the Detroit Chapter #13 of the ASA. 

Dan and his wife Alyson have been blessed with two children and three grandchildren. They enjoy the outdoors, camping, riding the Silver Lake sand dunes at Lake Michigan, and the trails of northern Michigan in their dune buggy.

Sadé Elliott is a designer for Peoples Company and a member of the Marketing Team. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. She strives to create beautifully designed brochures, flyers, postcards and more that facilitate sales. 

In her free time, Sadé enjoys ceramics, plants and traveling with her husband. 

David Englund joined Peoples Company in July of 2021 upon retiring from FNC as President/CEO after 34 years in various roles with the company. With an excellent reputation for solving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and creating a positive overall team concept, Mr. Englund will be an asset to the Peoples Company Team.

Mr. Englund received his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business from Kearney State College in 1981. He joined FNC in 1987 as a farm and ranch asset manager in Imperial, Nebraska. After 19 years of successfully managing properties and growing portfolios, Englund was promoted to Western Area Vice President for FNC. In 2020, Englund was hired by the FNC board of directors to be President and CEO of the company. Englund held that role until late April of 2021, when he retired.

Mr. Englund has had a distinguished career with FNC, being awarded the FNC Farm Manager of the Year award 4 times and the National American Society of Farm Manager and Rural Appraiser/Syngenta Farm Manager of the Year Award in 1999. Englund has also received multiple business development and real estate sales awards in his career. 

Mr. Englund is an alumnus of the Nebraska LEAD Program, a member of the Omaha Chamber Agri-Business Council, University of Nebraska Ag Business group, Association for Corporate Growth in Omaha and various other groups. He also holds real estate broker licensing in Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota.

Chris joined Peoples Company in January 2021 and is a Senior Analyst with 6+ years of experience in the real estate industry. He specializes in property valuation, market research, and financial analysis, and his work directly supports the appraisal and brokerage service lines of the Pacific West Division.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech and is currently focused on obtaining his Certified General Appraiser license. Outside of work he enjoys surfing and hiking with friends.

Ryan Ferguson is a designer and member of the Peoples Company marketing team. At Peoples Company, he works closely with land agents and associates alongside the marketing team. Ryan uses his design skills to advertise and promote Peoples Company's land listings and auctions by creating eye-catching marketing materials including brochures, postcards, listing images, poster boards, newspaper ads, and more.

Ryan graduated from Iowa State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design and has over five years of experience in the graphic design field.

In his free time, he enjoys gaming, a good cigar, and outdoor activities with his corgi Banksy. Also likes cat memes, street art, and anything to do with tacos.

John Garlock joined Peoples Company in 2021 as an Appraisal Trainee, based out of Omaha, Nebraska. Originally from Jackson, Tennessee, John graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he majored in Agribusiness while minoring in Business and Business Law. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting and boating activities.

Eric Geiger acquired his sales associate license from the Nebraska Real Estate Commission in 2006. In 1991, Geiger received a business degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Geiger is a lifelong farmer who grew up in rural Nebraska. His agricultural productions and business experience make him a great farm and ranch real estate sales associate for Peoples Company.

Geiger served on the Board of Directors for the Thirty-Mile Channel Irrigation Ditch in central Nebraska. He is also a member and past president of the local Dawson County affiliate of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association. He is also an active member of Toastmasters.

Currently Geiger is responsible for farm sales, leasing, and management in northeast and western Nebraska. He has experience with estate planning, 1031 exchanges, and the farm program. Geiger is working toward his appraisal license. Attaining his appraisal license will give him better knowledge and a greater background in evaluations for farm property. Geiger has worked with difficult transactions that needed constant attention. He strives to make the deal work for everyone.

Professional Affiliations & Accreditations
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, State of Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas
Board Member, Thirty-Mile Canal Irrigation Ditch
Member and Past President, Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association, Dawson County Chapter
Member, Construction Committee, Habitat for Humanity
Member, Toastmasters

BIO

Jaxon Goedken is a land analyst for Peoples Company, one of the nation’s leading providers of land brokerage, land management, land appraisal and land investment services. Since joining the company in 2017, Jaxon has been involved in multiple departments of the company with experience in the land appraisal, land investment and land brokerage divisions. Jaxon uses his experiences to assist the brokerage team on large, complex projects across the country.

Jaxon grew up in rural northeast Iowa on a small row crop and livestock operation. He attended Iowa State University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a major in Agricultural Business and a minor in Agronomy.

LICENCES

Iowa: S68166000

Allyson Goodman is a graphic designer for Peoples Company. She graduated from Iowa State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a minor in General Business. At Peoples Company, she works closely with land agents and managers alongside the marketing team. She uses her creative skills to design brochures, postcards, flyers, ads, etc. She specializes in incorporating videos and animations into the company’s platforms. Allyson also works closely with the Land Investment Expo team each year to help design its unique look and prepare for the event.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, running, photography, and working on productions for a children’s theater in Ames.

JIll Griffin is a born and raised Kansan with Southwest Kansas roots. She is a licensed Real Estate Agent and is a graduate of the Professional Ringmen’s Institute. 

Jill has years of experience in community service and that drive provides an eager and dependable strength in meeting her clients' goals.  Her work is focused with an attention to detail and a team approach.

Kevin is a bilingual graphic designer for Peoples Company. Born and raised in El Salvador, Kevin moved to the US in 2018 to pursue his career in creative design. He got his first Associate's degree in Graphic Design in 2014 from Don Bosco College, El Salvador. In December 2021, he got his second Associate's degree in Graphic Design from Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa.  With more than 8 years of experience, Kevin uses his creative skills to communicate through his graphics. His passion and creative influence are seen when he designs logos, flyers, banners, business cards, signs, T-shirts, and marketing material in general. Kevin always works closely with his clients and colleagues to achieve the best and creative solution.  In his free time, you can find him at the gym working out, watching soccer games and eating delicious meals with family and friends. Kevin also enjoys traveling back to El Salvador to visit his family.

BIO

Mike grew up on a family farm in Lyons, Nebraska, which had corn and soybeans, as well as a cow/calf operation. Michael began raising hogs at the age of eight that provided a real-world education on farm finances. Today, he owns and manages the farm with his brothers, continuing the conservation program that’s been passed down from his father.

He joined Peoples Company in 2021 and understands that for most farms and ranches, the land is the most important asset of the operation. Helping each owner attain the highest return for the sale of their farm and providing the right match for the buyer is his objective.

Mike earned BAs in Biology and Mathematics from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, as well as a BS in Systems Science and Mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis.  Michael and his wife, Cindy, have four adult children and six grandchildren.

LICENSES

Nebraska: 20220492

South Dakota: 18601

Molli Hagge serves the Capital Markets team as the Director of Operations to meet and exceed company objectives and carry out client mandates. She coordinates the team and operations to increase efficiencies in communication and production as well as streamlining decision-making. Molli takes ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests to explore value-added opportunities and new ventures. She provides support in the execution of all Capital Markets’ transactions, investment offerings, and special projects. Molli also coordinates the onboarding of investors and facilitates communication regarding asset management updates and decisions to investors on a regular basis.

Previously, Molli was a project specialist for Alternative Equity Advisors where she coordinated team efforts on large projects and business planning as well as organized investment processes. Prior to joining AEA, Molli worked as a financial analyst for Wells Fargo in its Commercial Food & Ag Lending department. At Wells Fargo, Molli analyzed companies’ financial, operational, and management strengths and weaknesses to identify potential capital, balance sheet, and reputation risk. She also prepared annual financial review documents, assisted in writing credit reports, reviewed loan agreements, and monitored collateral. Molli started her career as a legal assistant for the Stowell, Geweke & Piskorski Law Firm, where she analyzed real estate holdings and estate assets, assisted with the preparation of estate plans, and processed estate documents. 

Molli received her bachelor’s degree with honors and highest distinction in agricultural business-banking and finance from the University of Nebraska –Lincoln as a Chancellor’s Scholar, with a minor in leadership and communication.

Kristen Halbur is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser and joined Peoples Company in the winter of 2021.  Kristen attended Iowa State University and graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business and a Minor in Agronomy.  Kristen started her appraisal career in 2015 with Farm Credit Services of America and became fully licensed in the fall of 2018. Her appraisal experience includes an array of agricultural and recreational type properties in Iowa. Her passion and experience in agriculture began while raised on a family farm in west central Iowa, and grows as she continues to farm with her husband.

BIO

Boyd L. Harris, ALC  was raised on a grain and livestock farm in Monroe County, Missouri, which he still operates. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1982 and attended Northeast Missouri State University for one year, and then returned to the farm. He began his real estate career in 1985 as a sales agent and auctioneer. In 1991, he obtained his General Certified Real Estate Appraiser credentials and began a career in rural property valuation, focused on grain and livestock farms with an emphasis on large-scale livestock operations, grain facilities, and rural commercial properties. In 2015, he obtained the Accredited Land Consultant designation from the Realtors Land Institute. He served eight years on the Missouri Appraisers Advisory Council, twelve years on the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission, and over twenty years as Secretary for the Missouri Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. During that time he has mentored, trained, and obtained certification for over a dozen new appraisers.

Boyd has sold numerous farms across Missouri over the past three decades, at both negotiated sales and at auction.  He is well-versed with Multi-Parcel real estate auctions, maximizing their use for the benefit of seller and buyer.

Boyd joined the Peoples Company Team in January of 2023. 

LICENSES

Missouri: 1999033675

Cody joined the Michigan office in January 2022, but has been working as an appraiser since May 2021. He obtained his limited license in September 2021, and is currently working towards obtaining his certified general appraiser license. He is expected to have his certified general license in the spring of 2024. Cody graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, MI with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Cody has always lived in small rural areas surrounded by the farming community and is happy to continue providing them with his appraisal services.

Craig joined Peoples Company in April 2017 and brings tremendous knowledge and experience to the appraisal team.

Education & Experience 

• Graduate of Missouri School of Auctioneering (1990)
• Iowa State University, Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics (1977)
• Iowa State University, Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Business (1968)
• Atlantic High School, Atlantic, Iowa, High School Diploma (1964)

Related Work Experience

• May 2017 - Present
  Peoples Company - Real Estate Appraiser

• July 2016 - May 2017
  Harris Appraisal Services - Real Estate Appraiser

• March 2001 - June 2016
  Farm Credit Services of America - Real Estate and Chattel Appraiser

• February 1991 - March 2001
  Farmers National Company - Broker, Auctioneer, Farm Manager, Appraiser

• July 1984 - February 1991
  Agra Partners Real Estate - Part Owner, Broker, Farm Manager, Appraiser

• February 1979 - July 1986
  Farm Operation - Partner

• June 1977 - February 1979
  The Sandage Companies - Farm Manager

Types of Properties Appraised

• Agricultural Land
• Cattle Feed Yards
• Recreational Land
• Rural Acreages
• Swine Confinements

Memberships & Affiliations

• 30-Year Member of the American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). Served as President of the Iowa Chapter (2016) and President of the Iowa Chapter Education Foundation (2017)
• American Society of Appraisers (1989). Earned Designation of Accredited Senior Appraiser, Real Property, Rural (1993) and Served as Chapter President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer of Nebraska Chapter
• Iowa Real Estate Appraiser Examining Board (1993-1999). Appointed to Two 3-Year Terms by Governor Terry Branstad
• Past Member of the National Association of Realtors
• Past Member of the Iowa Association of Realtors
• Past Member of the Realtors Land Institute
• Iowa State University/US Agency for International Development (USAID)

Community Involvement

• Member of the Shenandoah First United Methodist Church
• President of the Shenandoah Medical Center (SMC) Foundation Board of Directors. Past Chairman of the SMC Governing Board of Directors
• Life-time Member of the Iowa State University Alumni Association
• Member of the Shenandoah Chamber and Industry Association (SCIA). President 1997, Member of the Ag Committee and Past Member of the Business District Development Committee
• Iowa Soybean Promotion Board (1981-1987)

BIO

Kenny is a versatile member of the Peoples Company team who strives to provide an unparalleled level of customer service to his clients. Since joining Peoples Company in 2012, Kenny has quickly become one of the top producing land agents serving landowners throughout South Central Iowa. Kenny is driven by a persistent work ethic and positive attitude with the motivation to satisfy all parties of a real estate transaction.

Kenny graduated Magna Cum Laude from Simpson College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with a Marketing minor, and has a wide variety of hands-on experience from previous careers. 

Kenny differentiates himself by providing comprehensive follow through with his clients and executing on the results they deserve.

EDUCATION
Simpson College, Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Marketing Minor, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Plumbers & Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship Training Program

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)
• REALTOR®, Peoples Company - Licensed to Sell Real Estate in Iowa and Missouri
• Warren County Leadership Institute, Class of 2017
• National Association of REALTORS®
• Iowa Association of REALTORS®
• REALTORS® Land Institute
• Des Moines Association of REALTORS®
• Warren County Leadership Institute Board of Directors
• We Lift Job Search Center Board of Directors
• Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 33
• United Association of Plumbers/Welders

TESTIMONIALS
”Considering the logistics of those involved...and the ”window” from contact to closing...nearly an impossible request! 

The owner lives in Missouri, the Farm Manager is leaving Iowa in 2 days to spend the winter in Texas.

He called Peoples Company to arrange ”Walking the farm with an Agent”. Within 2 hours of my phone call to the Manager, I received a phone call saying ”We are standing on the farm!” I WAS IMPRESSED!

Thanks to e-mails, conference calling, FAX, etc. Kenny arranged the Auction. In less than 2 months, mission accomplished with no problems - Money was in the bank!”
--- Valeta

” I would recommend Peoples Co. especially our Agent Kenny. From listing to selling the house, he always kept me informed and explained in detail what was happening. The house was sold in a few weeks. Thank you Kenny!!!”
--- Jan

”Kenny Herring, with his positive attitude became quickly knowledgable of our family farm. He immediately became acquainted with those associated with our family farm corporation. He spoke with respect of other realtors as they became involved with the sale process. His visuals were extraordinary and Kenny was relentless in his pursuit of finding buyers of interest from in and out of the state of Iowa. 

His consistent communication skills kept me informed of the sale progress. When sales were down, Kenny acquired a price that pleased the land owners and all those involved with the sale. You will be fortunate to have Kenny Herring as your Realtor. Kenny Herring is the Realtor to call in selling your farm”.
---Mary Beth

LICENSES 

Iowa: S61643000

Missouri: 2017032187

BIO

Matt Hoenig joined the Peoples Company team in the Summer of 2020 as a part of the Land Brokerage Division, where he focuses on agricultural, recreational, and development real estate.

Matt grew up in rural Iowa near the town of Riverside. He worked with many of the local businesses forming lasting relationships with owners and customers. Matt is also an avid outdoorsman in South- east Iowa which has helped create many friendships and opportunities. In his free time Matt enjoys hunting and fishing.

Matt graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Marketing and Real Estate in 2020. His passion for the land brought him to Peoples Company. Utilizing Peoples Company platform Matt can better assist by providing accurate information to clients on the land market.

LICENSES

Iowa: S68835000

Cathy Holman grew up in Cadott, Wisconsin on a dairy farm with a large family. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She moved to Iowa in 2007 and worked as a graphic designer making brochures, pamphlets and business cards for various small businesses and customers. She then began working at the Sherriff's Office as a 911 operator and jailer where her hard work and calm demeanor helped guide people through emergency situations for 6 years. For the past 4 years, she has worked in accounting and office management for construction companies. She will be working with the Farm Management Group and the Accounting Department. 

Carol joined Peoples Company in 2021 and attended the Arkansas Academy of Real Estate in Jonesboro Arkansas. Carol lives on a family cattle and hay farm in Northeastern Arkansas. She and her husband Brad owned and operated a Farm & Ranch Supply Business for 22 years until they sold it in 2017.  Carol graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Management. Since 2014, Carol has served as a board member on the Arkansas Auctioneers Licensing Board. She stays active in her church as well as local community activities. She is a member of the Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors and ready to help you with all your real estate needs in Arkansas.

BIO

John Hutchcroft has been rooted in the Indianola community his whole life and raised his boys here. John has owned and operated several farms in Western Warren County for 34 years and has a strong background in livestock production. John has rented out his cropland in the last year to concentrate more in Real Estate with Peoples Company. John enjoys working with clients in residential and commercial businesses around Indianola. John has a strong construction background and also likes to buy century old homes in Indianola and restore them to their era. John enjoys spending free time riding/training his horses and taking ”William” his border collie on motorcycle rides. John has been licensed for 20+ years.

LICENSES

Iowa: S32689000

Peter Isaacson joined the Peoples Company team in 2018 and focuses on Land and Asset Management for the Clive, Iowa based company. His passion for both production agriculture and conservation make him a great addition to the land management team at Peoples Company.

After growing up on his family’s row crop and beef operation along the banks of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, Peter’s passion for agriculture led him to Ames, Iowa where he continued his education at Iowa State University obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Studies and a minor in Agronomy. Growing up on Maryland’s eastern shore gives Peter a strong conservation background with extensive knowledge regarding cover crops, no-till, nutrient management, water quality, and total soil stewardship. Previous work experiences have provided Peter with a wealth of knowledge regarding Ag retail, agronomy, biotechnology, custom operations, conservation, and Midwestern crop production methods, all which are utilized in his current role as a land manager. 

Peter understands that appreciation and sustainability go hand-in-hand, and manages farms with a goaloriented, performance-driven approach. Peter has experience managing farms in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, and other properties throughout the Midwest. These farms feature diverse cropping plans, organics, complex leases, conservation practices, and capital improvement projects, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to increasing revenue and sustainability.

Education 

Iowa State University, B.S. Agricultural Studies, 2018, Ames, Iowa

Land Management Experience

• Collecting, organizing, and storing important farm data and documents on behalf of landowners.
• Goal-oriented with increased appreciation/income through sustainability and social responsibility.
• Cover crop funding, utilization, and application.
• Soil health monitoring focused on enhancing soils.
• Financial analysis of capital improvement projects.
• Analyzing, drafting, and enforcing diverse farm leases to fit the goals and expectations of each landowner.
• Recruiting top farm operators to fulfill the requirements of each farm lease and achieving farm goals.
• Hunting leases and other “value added” revenue streams.
• Farm drainage consultation, planning, and implementation.
• Budgeting, implementing, and overseeing custom farming agreements to achieve superior returns.
• Understanding of current FSA & NRCS programs and funding available to landowners to offset costs and improve returns. 
• Experience with alternative crops, USDA certified organic, and “niche market” crops.
• Crop Insurance selection and utilization to offset risk associated with crop ownership.
• Leading Harvest oversight and compliance.

Licenses 

#475.184097
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Licensed In: Illinois
Expiration: April 30, 2024

#S66815000
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Licensed In: Iowa
Expiration: December 31, 2023

#40608056
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Licensed In: Minnesota
Expiration: June 30, 2024

#20190425
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Licensed In: Nebraska
Expiration: December 31, 2023

#98798-94
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Licensed In: Wisconsin
Expiration: December 14, 2024

Memberships & Affiliations

• American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers, Accredited Farm Manager (AFM), Accredited Agricultural Consultant (AAC), YPN Committee, Membership Committee
• Licensed Real Estate Agent in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin
• Iowa Farm Bureau Member
• Iowa Corn Growers Association Member
• Iowa Soybean Association Member
• Peoples Company Board Member 
• Mid-Iowa Estate & Financial Planners
• DMAAR Member

Sue joined Peoples Company in 2022 as the Director of Accounting. She oversees the financial operations of the company and works with the accounting team to manage the day to day financial activities. She is responsible for creating and implementing financial budgets, reports, policies, processes, and strategies to improve the business’ financial status. She enjoys analyzing workflows to find efficiencies in business and is always willing to do what is needed to make the company a success.

Sean joined Peoples Company in March 2023.  He grew up in Omaha and graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. Sean has extensive contacts and background throughout the entire agricultural supply chain from producer origination to end use customers. He looks to leverage this experience and collaborative approach of Peoples Company to bring value to his clients. 

Sean and his wife, Stacy, live in Omaha and have three daughters. Sean enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and golfing. 

Quinn Kendrick is General Counsel for PC Capital Markets. He maintains knowledge of all company operations and structures to conduct essential business functions by overseeing the review and drafting of all legal documents and advising the company on legal matters. 

Prior to joining Peoples Company, Quinn worked as an Attorney for Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Williamson, Chtd. specializing in Agricultural Law, Real Estate Law, Water Rights, Banking Law, Commercial Law, Creditor Rights, and Estate Planning and Probate.

Quinn attended Fort Hays State University where he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law. Quinn is a member of the Kansas and Iowa Bar. 

BIO

Lori joined the AgriBusiness Trading Group team with a deep understanding of the valuable connections and experiences of orchard and vineyard ownership, wine production and Federal, State and County laws governing winery businesses and economic practices. Lori owned her own vineyard and winery in the “Rocks District AVA” of Milton Freewater. Her on the ground knowledge is backed by Enology and Viticulture education from UC Davis and WSU’s vineyard and winery management programs. Lori adds to AgriBusiness Trading Group's focus of unparalleled customer service, extreme integrity, unmatched professionalism and obsession to always putting client’s needs before her own. ATG continues to serve the needs of clients in the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and California.

LICENSES

Oregon: 201226797

Washington: 20120306

BIO

Kolt Kiburz joined the Peoples Company team in 2019 and focuses on helping clients buy and sell farm ground. Kolt is passionate about building lasting relationships and holds honesty and integrity as his highest values. Kolt is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Iowa. His expertise in the land market and his relationship-based approach make him a perfect fit for both buyers and sellers alike. 

LICENSES

Iowa: S68372000

Nebraska: 20220586

BIO

Kim King has been a Real Estate Agent for 23 years bringing buyers and sellers together through a family owned real estate company in Hardy, Arkansas. Kim moved to Jonesboro, Akansas in 2012 and has been selling real estate traditionally and through the auction method. She received her auctioneers license in 2004 where she, along with her husband Joel, have been conducting real estate and personal property auctions throughout Northeast Arkansas. Kim is a member of the Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors, Arkansas Auctioneers Association, as well as the National Auctioneers Association. In 2005, she earned the Certified Personal Property Appraising designation from the Auction Marketing Institute.

LICENSES

Arkansas: SA00047966

BIO

Joel King joined Peoples Company as the Broker in the Delta Region in May of 2020. Joel's office is in Jonesboro, Arkansas and he conducts real estate transactions in Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Arkansas State University, he returned home to join his family's real estate company that was started in 1963. For the last 35 years, he has been conducting real estate auctions and selling land through the traditional method.

Joel is a Realtors Land Institute instructor of Land 101 and Recreational Land courses that are offered by the Institute. Through his achievement and education, he obtained the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation. He also serves as the chairman of the education committee and sits on the board of the Institute as well. For the years of 2016-2018, Joel served as the president of the Arkansas Chapter of Realtors Association.

The auction method of selling real estate has always intrigued him and he decided to pursue it as another method of selling land and other assets. He attended and has achieved the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institution (CAI) designation of which only 1100 have obtained. Joel was inducted in the Arkansas Auctioneers Hall of Fame in 2015 and is a member of both the State and National Auction Associations.

To add to his services, he became a State Registered Appraiser in 2013 and is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. 

LICENSES

Alabama: 000132531-1

Arkansas: PB00030120

Kansas: SP00238698

Missouri: 2021047522

Tennessee: 357073

Kim joined Peoples Company in 2022 and serves as the Director of Human Resources.  She oversees all human resources activity including employee relations, training, recruitment, benefits management, performance management, onboarding and employment law compliance.  Kim is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.  In her spare time, Kim enjoys watching her kids' sporting events and spending time outdoors. 

Erin Larsen is the Director of Marketing for Peoples Company. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Iowa State University as well as a minor in Advertising.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the field, Erin uses her skills and expertise to plan, organize, budget, and implement all facets of marketing communication activities for Peoples Company and affiliated entities. Likewise, she helps to coordinate and execute marketing campaigns and events for the company, in particular the Land Investment Expo. Erin also oversees a team of seven in-house graphic designers, manages their design workflow, and provides guidance and support.

If she had free time, Erin would read and travel more. But until then, she enjoys watching her kids' sporting events, volunteering with the youth at her church, and working with her family on the small vineyard they own in Madison County.

Jake Liening came on board with Peoples Company in January 2023, where he will primarily focus on production agriculture and asset management throughout the Pacific Northwest. His passion for both agriculture and the relationship that farmland as an asset class plays in the U.S. economy makes him a great addition to the land management team at Peoples Company. 

Jake was born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. Growing up in wheat country meant working wheat harvest every summer, whether that was driving trucks, custom cutting throughout eastern WA, or loading grain barges on the Snake River. The opportunity to work with other commodities also arose as his family’s grass seed operation is based throughout the Walla Walla Valley. Out of college, Jake was able to expose himself to the commercial lending sector, while then transitioning to performing due diligence items behind the scenes of land management for Mountain West assets before starting in the land management business with Peoples Company.

From being raised in an agricultural environment to now being a current member of the US Air Force, Jake maintains the ability to work within a high-stress environment that expects consistent results. Being within a culture that continually presses for excellence above all, it pushes Jake to excel, grow, and produce results due to his proactive approach and can-do attitude. In addition to farming, Jake enjoys spending his free time in the gym, recreationally flying, hunting, and attempting to ride bulls during the rodeo season.

EDUCATION

Whitworth University, B.B.A. Economics, 2021, Spokane, WA

Omicron Delta Epsilon Member - International Honor Society for Economics

BIO

Eric Lonnevik specializes in land brokerage and land auctions across the state of Iowa. Eric grew up near Belmond, Iowa working on his family’s row crop and livestock operation. He developed an enduring passion for the outdoors at a young age resulting in a strong connection to the land and all things that depend upon it. Eric attended Iowa State University majoring in Agricultural Studies and minoring in Agricultural Systems Technology. After college, Eric spent several years in sales and sales management in both the outdoor sporting industry and agricultural industry before transitioning into real estate sales. With his strong farm background, cooperative nature, and solid reputation, Eric is a reliable choice if you are looking for a real estate agent to represent you whether you are buying or selling land.

LICENSES

Iowa: S62588000

BIO

Kalen Ludwig and her team position themselves as Peoples Company's residential specialists in the Des Moines Metro. By representing Diligent Development, Kalen is a great resource if you are a builder or an end-user looking to secure a single family lot(s) to build on, Kalen also is a Partner/Director of Sales & Marketing for Ground Breaker Homes. 

Kalen brings her multifaceted experience and expertise to help clients who may be looking for development/lot, new construction homes, and residential resell. 

Her experience is proven in the awards and honors she has been recognized for. In 2021 alone, Kalen received the following honors: DMAAR Realtor of the Year; DMAAR Circle of Excellence, which is only awarded to the top-performing Realtors in the market; and Builder of the Year and Member of the Year, awarded by the Des Moines Home Builders Association. 

Keeping the market place up to date with her quarterly new construction and housing statistics/blog and speaking annually at Peoples Company's Builder and Developer Luncheon are focal points of her business. Sign up for this information at www.KalenLudwig.com!

After earning a Marketing and Real Estate degree from the University of Northern Iowa, Kalen joined Peoples Company in January 2005. She keeps active with Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines and was President in 2021, a member of EO Iowa, and was honored to receive Des Moines Association of Realtors’ 2021 Realtor of the Year.

EDUCATION

• University of Northern Iowa

  • Major: Marketing

  • (Emphasis in Sales and Advertising)

  • Minor: Real Estate

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS 

• National Association of REALTORS®

• Iowa Association of REALTORS®

• Des Moines Association of REALTORS®  

• Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines Board Member (President in 2021)

• 2021 HBA Builder of the Year and Member of the Year

• 2021 DMAAR Realtor of the Year 

• Entrepreneurial Organization Iowa 

• Norwalk Chamber Member

• Indianola Chamber Member

• Dallas County Alliance Board Member

LICENSES 

Iowa: S55791000

Tiffany joined Peoples Company in 2022 and serves the Capital Markets division as a Marketing & Events Project Manager. She assists the company to plan and execute social media campaigns and events, utilizing her extensive knowledge and creativity to produce social media content that drives results as well as increase follower engagement and website views. Tiffany oversees planning and hosting company dinners and networking events such as the annual Global Ag Dinner, annual Monopoly Tournament, annual Company BBQ, other Peoples Company gatherings, and more. She oversees the American Farmland Owner brand which stives to cultivate a sense of community for farmland owners by collaborating with Peoples Company services. She represents American Farmland Owner at the Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference and the annual Land Investment Expo each year. 

Tiffany also manages all events that come through Middlebrook Farm and Middlebrook Mercantile. She organizes and coordinates various events including but not limited to, corporate events and dinners, community events, workshops and classes, holiday parties, venue rental and private parties, and more. She oversees all stages of the event life cycle, from strategic planning, vendor management, staffing, and reconciliation. 

Prior to joining Peoples Company, Tiffany worked at Hy-Vee as a Marketing Project Manager where she collaborated with the video production team to coordinate product strategy and magazine content. Tiffany lives on a farm outside of Cumming, Iowa with her husband and two kids.

Kim is the Office Manager in Marlette, MI, and handles the day-to-day operations of the business. She provides consistent administrative support in the areas of document proofing, project compilation, research retrieval, as well as office and project communication. Kim previously worked in the public school system for 19 years in administrative positions.

BIO

Growing up on a farm in rural Clinton Co., Alan McNeil has been involved with Agriculture since a young age. After high school Alan continued his agricultural education at Iowa State University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Public Service and Administration in Agriculture. After college Alan began his brokerage career. Over the past 3 years since graduating college Alan has traveled throughout the Midwest and the Delta evaluating farmland. Alan has helped close over Millions of Ag real estate. Alan Looks forward to talking to any potential clients.

EDUCATION

• Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science, Public Service Administration in Agriculture

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Iowa Association of Realtors
• Quad City Area Association of Realtors
• DeWitt Noon Lions Club Member
• Clinton County Iowa Property Tax Board Of Review
• Iowa Farm Bureau

LICENSES

Iowa: S64136000

Illinois: 475.170074

Arkansas: EB00081217

BIO

Jesse is a licensed Broker Associate and Auctioneer in the State of Iowa. He grew up on a dairy, beef, horse, and crop farm in Bernard, IA, and was very involved in all aspects of their farming operation. After graduating from High School Jesse attained his Associate's Degree in Ag-Business from Kirkwood Community College. In 2010, Jesse received his real estate license where he has specialized in land, acreages, and residential. Jesse’s passion for land, acreages, and auctioneering has brought him to Peoples Company.

Jesse has gained a reputation as an agent who provides his clients with exceptional service through his knowledge of real estate, his superior work ethic, communication, wonderful public relations, and a positive attitude.

Jesse currently resides in Bernard with his wife, Sharon, and his son, Brex. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and the outdoors.

LICENSES

Iowa: B60307000 
Wisconsin: 99060-94

Brett joined Peoples Company in March 2023. He was born in Illinois, spent a few years in Mississippi, and graduated from high school in Paris, Missouri in 2018. Brett attended Mineral Area College where he played baseball for two years. He then transferred to the University of Missouri where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing with a certificate in Data Analytics. Brett started as an intern for Boyd Harris Companies, Inc. working as an Appraisal Technician in December 2021. He is currently working towards his General Certification in Appraisal.

Dave Muth leads the Capital Markets team as the Managing Director of Asset Management by overseeing asset management strategy and execution, integrating technology into workflow processes, and publicly representing the company through industry presentations. He utilizes his extensive experience with farmland investing and operations across the United States to acquire and manage investment grade assets on behalf of clients and capital partners. Dave is responsible for ensuring assets are managed according to investment structures as well as optimizing farm revenue potential and mitigating risks when possible.

David is trained as a mechanical engineer, earning his PhD from Iowa State University. He spent the first several years of his career building technologies in advanced biofuels in partnership with the US Department of Energy. In 2013, he co-founded AgSolver, Inc in Ames, IA, an agricultural data service start-up. David created and deployed a precision agriculture concept called Precision Business Planning that integrated vast data resources to deliver economically focused management strategies at the sub acre scale. Precision Business Planning strategies create a platform for simultaneously improving operating income, investor returns, and environmental performance outcomes.

David led the acquisition of AgSolver, Inc. in 2017 by EFC Systems, Inc. an ag retail focused software and technology company. He continues to support the integration of AgSolver technology into EFC as the VP of Agronomic Planning and Sustainability. David maintains a daily presence in production agriculture through his farming operation that works with his family farming business where he grew up in North Central Iowa. His experience as an entrepreneur in agriculture technology data services, coupled with his active management of the Muth family farm operation, enables him to provide unique perspectives that deliver investment arbitrage opportunities.

BIO

Dillon Muth joined the Peoples Company Team in January of 2023.  Dillon's passion for the outdoors and farming runs deep. Born in Palmyra, a small town in southern Wisconsin, he grew up raising and showing champion-level beef cattle. During his youth, he was extremely fortunate to have a family that introduced him to the outdoors. Dillon became very passionate about hunting and has been an avid outdoorsman as a young boy. When he was 16, he developed an interest in real estate, inspired by watching a family friend help so many people make their dreams a reality.  Dillon pursued a career in real estate after high school and never once looked back. He began focusing on land and lake transactions, serving South Central Wisconsin.

At Peoples Company, Dillon works hard as a land agent to meet his clients’ needs, whether it be buying or selling anything from hunting land to a family farm or large investment properties. His insight on and expertise in the area and the local market is unmatched. Working with Dillon comes with the promise that he’ll do everything in his power to help you reach your goals while ensuing a stress-free and 5-star experience along the way. He truly lives up to the motto of taking care of people first.

Dillon resides in Marshall, Wisconsin, where – when he’s not working – you can find him hunting, fishing, and watching sports. If you’re looking to sell or buy land in Wisconsin or Illinois, give Dillon a call and let him go to work for you today.

LICENSES

Illinois: 475206350

Wisconsin: 84377-94

BIO

Mike has been with Peoples Company since 2012, and has been selling real estate full-time since 2001. In his 22-year real estate career, he has sold over 500 properties. Mike graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in finance and real estate emphasis in 2001. He obtained his broker’s license in 2008.   

His long real estate career has been very diverse, selling many residential homes, acreages, and farm real estate.  Mike is very driven to serve his clients and is incredibly good at selling all types of real estate.  He is extremely honest, hardworking, and dependable.

Mike lives on his farm in Lucas County with his wife, Angie and daughter Willow. He is passionate about farming and conservation, always working to improve the soil quality and wildlife habitat on his farm.  He is an active member of Indianola Freedom Fellowship Church.  He is also a committee member of the Three Rivers Ducks Unlimited chapter. In his free time, Mike enjoys working on the farm, hunting, fishing, working with his bird dog “Grace”, and participating in church activities.

LICENSES

Iowa: B41670000

Craig joined Peoples Company in July of 2022 and was hired to develop and manage the newly established Crop Insurance division. Mr. Nielsen is a third-generation Crop Insurance Agent with over 13 years of industry experience.  Prior work experience includes Farmers National Company - Executive Account Manager/Claims Coordinator/Crop Hail Specialist, Terry Nielsen Agency – Crop Insurance Agent, ProAg - Underwriter and Customer Service Representative.  With his years of experience and family background in the Crop Insurance Industry, he has developed a reputation for quality customer satisfaction, building positive relationships, and excellent problem-solving skills. Craig looks forward to enable the Crop Insurance division of Peoples Company to help assist farmers, ranchers, and land investors to effectively minimize risk and exposure by providing a quality experience in a complex and ever-changing industry.  

Craig is a graduate of Bellevue University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He grew up in Mapleton, located in West Central Iowa and spent many summers with his family in Okoboji. Craig currently resides in Omaha, NE with his fiancé, Diana, and their two sons, Ashton and Jens.  

Jack is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser and joined Peoples Company in March 2023. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife. Jack started his appraisal career in 2020 with Boyd Harris Companies, Inc. and became fully licensed in the winter of 2022. His appraisal experience includes agricultural and recreational properties in Missouri. Jack’s passion for agriculture and the outdoors began at a young age growing up on his family farm.

Hunter Norland serves the Capital Markets team as the Director of Acquisitions. He oversees the sourcing, analysis, and diligence of investment-grade agricultural assets across the country. Hunter maintains a comprehensive understanding of the land market by analyzing land transactions in all major agricultural regions of the U.S. as well as evaluating market trends such as interest rates, rental rates, and commodity demands.

Previously, Hunter worked as a Sales Associate for Peoples Company assisting agents with land transactions by preparing listing and marketing materials. Hunter received his bachelor’s degree in real estate and finance from the University of Northern Iowa. He is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers and the American Society of Agricultural Consultants.

Emily Oberbroeckling is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser and joined Peoples Company in 2021. Emily has early career experience in lending at a community bank in Northeast Iowa. Emily started her appraisal career in 2012 appraising agricultural properties in Iowa with Farm Credit Services of America and became fully licensed in 2016.

Emily grew up on a family dairy farm in Northeast Iowa where a passion for land and agriculture developed.  Emily has experience in appraising farmland, recreational land, dairy, beef and swine facilities, grain facilities, and rural acreages in Iowa.

Emily maintains an active role on the family row- crop and livestock farm and trucking business with her husband, Erik, and two boys. 

Education
UW- Platteville, Wisconsin - 2009
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business

License Held
Certified General Appraiser in Georgia
Certified General Appraiser in Illinios
Certified General Appraiser in Iowa
Certified General Appraiser in Wisconsin

Memberships & Affiliations 
Member of the Iowa Chapter ASFMRA since 2013 with various committee roles - Executive Board Director- 2021
Clayton County Iowa Farm Bureau Board Secretary

Joe joined Peoples Company in 2022 and serves as the administrative assistant for the Clive office. He assists with general administrative tasks for the office as well as serving as an assistant for the executive team. Prior to joining Peoples Company, Joe worked for Aramark as a manager with UnityPoint Health.

Ashley joined People’s Company as an Appraisal Coordinator in 2021. Ashley’s previous experience in agricultural finance, appraisal support, research and agribusiness has given her the background to understand the depth of agriculture in its entirety.   

Ashley received her associate’s degree from Kirkwood Community College, and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business through Mt. Mercy University. She received her Associate Appraisal License in 2021, and is currently working towards her General Certified Appraisal License.

Ashley is from Eastern Iowa and grew up on a small row crop farm. She and her husband, Josh, reside in Cedar County with their two children and have a corn, soybean, and livestock operation.

Jeff grew up in the small central Nebraska farming community of Lexington, Nebraska where he learned about farming first-hand from his father. When his father decided to pursue a career in real estate and insurance in 1980, Jeff followed his lead. In 1982, his father founded Doran Post & Associates, a full-line insurance agency and real estate firm. In 1997, Jeff succeeded his father as President and Owner.  After becoming president, Jeff pursued auctioneer school. He graduated from Nashville School of Auction in 2000.  When Mid-Continent Properties, Inc. was seeking new leadership in 2005, Jeff moved to Omaha, Nebraska to be closer to his wife Mimi and two stepchildren.  In 2020, Mid-Continent Properties joined Peoples Company to expand their market further into the western plains region.  

Licenses

Licensed Real Estate Broker in the states of Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Texas
Graduate, Nashville School of Auction, University of Nebraska Lincoln/Kearney 
Realtors Land Institute

David Raduechel serves the Capital Markets team as the Director of Accounting. He prepares and monitors Key Performance Indicator metrics, analyzes the financial performance of the company, and builds reports for the team to accurately provide a clear picture of the financial status of the company and managed assets. David reviews company statistics to make forecasts and projections as well as develops strategies to assess, manage, and minimize any potential financial risks. He oversees all aspects of accounting and tax filing preparation for the company and managed assets.

Prior to joining Peoples Company, David has held a variety of executive roles ranging from Controller of a $100 million import business to CFO of a start-up getting off the ground. Most recently he served as Controller for South American Beef, Inc. David oversaw the company’s accounting department, projected cash flows, managed inventory, and coordinated with auditors and CPAs. Before that, he worked as the CFO and Director of Operations for FarrPro Inc. assisting founders of the ag-tech company with all matters of strategy planning, long-term funding demands, and day to day operations. David has also held the roles of CFO for a cosmetic dermatology practice and COO for a skincare development and manufacturing company. David attended the University of Iowa where he received his degree in finance. 

John Reburn is a land agent with Peoples Company, a leading firm in farmland brokerage, management, appraisal, and investment. With a focus on land brokerage, John helps his clients to effectively market their properties through a variety of channels, including public auctions, listings, and off-market transactions. Using Peoples Company's renowned design team, John ensures that each property has a customized marketing campaign that maximizes its exposure and value.

In addition to his expertise in land brokerage, John is a skilled land investment specialist. He assists clients in the acquisition of agricultural properties, with experience in properties that have alternative uses, such as renewable energy, and in transitioning conventional farmland to certified organic.

Before joining the land brokerage team at Peoples Company, John worked as a Land Appraiser with the firm, valuing farms across the Midwest. He holds a bachelor’s degree in real estate and finance from the University of Northern Iowa and has served nine years in the Iowa Army National Guard, including a deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Memberships & Affiliations

• Peoples Company Shareholder
• National Association of REALTORS®
• Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
• Practical Farmers of Iowa

LICENSES

Iowa: S65697000

Minnesota: 40834349

Nebraska: 20220219

South Dakota: 20302

Lucas joined the Peoples Company appraisal team as an intern in May 2021 and started full time as an Appraisal Trainee soon after graduating from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Studies in December 2022. Lucas holds an Associate General Appraiser License in Iowa and is currently working towards obtaining his Certified General Appraisal License. 

Kayla is the Director of Energy Management out of the Tulsa, OK office. She comes with 17 years of mineral management experience working with all types of mineral owners including individuals, financial institutions, trusts, non-profits, and universities. She has managed properties in every area of the country. She enjoys working collaboratively with the Peoples Company team to develop and implement a second-to-none client experience by combining innovative technology, experience, and a genuine desire to help clients achieve their goals.

Kayla is a graduate of Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Communication.

Becky Rozenboom is a Business Integrator for Peoples Company and affiliate companies. Her duties include managing the company's marketing cornerstone, the Land Investment Expo, the company's diverse social media strategy, and the company’s marketing and event strategy. She is also the secretary for the company's board and assists in the responsibility for public relations efforts for the company’s both external and internal communications. In addition to her work for Peoples Company, she also oversees the day to day operations for Ground Breaker Homes as the Vice President of Operations.

BIO

Growing up in Eastern Oregon has instilled in me a love for agriculture since I was young. At 13 years old I found myself working for a farmer in Athena, Oregon. At that time, I did not understand the economics of wheat farming, but I did enjoy unloading grain trucks into an elevator. When I got older, I started driving combine and grain truck every summer. Wheat harvest was a big month in our little town. When I started to learn the business side of farming, that’s when agriculture business became a desire of mine. Understanding the basis of operation for dryland/irrigated farm ground is somewhat more than a passion for me, It is respecting the hardworking farmers that feed the world. Although I am a young guy and have a lot to learn, I suspect I will be learning forever.

I always strive to put my client’s interests above my own and to help them achieve their goals. I am honored to be a part of the Agribusiness Trading Group team and the integrity and accountability we stand for.

LICENSES

Oregon: 201243245

Washington: 21035882

Chase Rupiper is a graphic designer for Peoples Company and other Steve Bruere business entities. Chase uses his design skills to advertise and promote Peoples Company's land listings and auctions by creating eye-catching marketing materials including brochures, postcards, listing images, poster boards, newspaper ads, and more. Chase works closely with lead designer Erin Larsen to complete marketing requests made by PC agents. Chase is chair of the Content Committee and works to gather monthly blog articles from Peoples Company's brokerage, land management, appraisals, and investment teams. Chase administers the Peoples Company social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Youtube) and uses the platforms to promote the company's listings and auctions as well as the blog articles.

Chase graduated from Iowa State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design.

Derek's dryland wheat farming career began at the young age of 10 years old when he would operate a tractor working the ground ahead of the drills at seeding time. It sparked a lifelong education that has morphed into all aspects of production agriculture in the Golden Triangle of Montana.

Derek completed his education at the University of Montana-Helena COT in Diesel Technology as well as Agriculture Operations Technology at Montana State University-Northern.  The experience and knowledge gained in these programs helped him expand his family’s farming operation and provided him with resources to develop an ag-business career off the farm with equipment auctions and real estate.

Derek's free time is spent on the farm with his wife, Kayla, and their growing family. They stay busy taking care of their dogs, cows, chickens, and pigs. Derek has a small collection of antique farm tractors and a vast array of “someday” projects. 

Derek is well-versed in FSA/USDA programs, crop insurance, commodity markets, specialty crops, finance, and land management. He is excited to join Agribusiness Trading Group and provide clients with a smooth, efficient asset transfer by utilizing his real-world experience, education, and farm-operator perspective of agriculture-based assets.

Berkley joined People’s Company as a Real Estate Marketing and Sales Coordinator in 2022. Berkley graduated in August 2022 from Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Berkley comes from Indianola, Iowa, where he has been engaged in his families real estate business, managing commercial and residential rental properties.

Erin is a designer and a member of the Peoples Company marketing team. She has a degree in Graphic Communications and experience in many areas of the design industry. At Peoples Company, Erin works closely with agents and managers to create designs that promote the company's many land opportunities and projects. 

In her spare time, Erin loves to spend time with her son, friends and family. She loves to travel, camp, garden and bike.  

Allie Schoeppner is a senior designer and member of the Peoples Company marketing team. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Integrated Studio Arts from Iowa State University and has over 14 years of experience in the graphic design field. 

At Peoples Company, Allie works to create marketing materials that give each listing or auction a unique look and feel. Anything from collateral for print, to content for the digital space. She also works with Peoples Company’s other business affiliates to fulfill any graphic design needs and prides herself in seeing a project from start to finish.

Allie is an active part of the Peoples Company Culture Committee and contributes to her community by serving as a member of NAMA (National Agri-Marketing Association), ADAI (Art Director's Association of Iowa), and The Council for Art Education. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, being outdoors, and spending time with her husband and three boys.

Michael joined the Peoples Company appraisal team in February of 2022. Michael graduated from Iowa State Univeristy in 2021 majoring in Agricultural Studies. Michael grew up in Algona, Iowa and has always had a passion for the outdoors, which led to a passion in agriculture. Michael is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He is currently pursuing his license to become a Certified General Appraiser in the State of Iowa. 

BIO

Jake Sickels joined Peoples Company in 2017. Since joining the team, he has been focused on assisting buyers and sellers with completing land brokerage and land auction transactions. Growing up in Indianola, Iowa, he developed a passion for agriculture and the outdoors, which led him to continue his education at Iowa State University and earn a degree in Agricultural Business. Jake is currently a member of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors and Realtors Land Institute. Jake has been an RLI Apex Award Winner since his first year in the business and was a Des Moines Area Association of Realtors Rookie of the Year award winner. Jake deals with a variety of transactions including farmland, recreational land, acreages, development land and minor subdivisions.

Jake’s passion, persistence, consultative approach and attention to detail make him a reliable choice for your next buying or selling real estate transaction. He is currently licensed to sell real estate in the State of Iowa and focuses primarily on the areas of Central, Southwest and Southern Iowa but has sold land in nearly 20 counties across the state.

LICENSES 

Iowa: S67181000

BIO

Riley Sieren is a land agent and Auctioneer of Peoples Company. Riley spends his time bringing buyers and sellers together where he focuses on the sale and acquisition of agricultural, recreational and developmental land. Riley is a native of Washington County, IA where he grew up on his family farm running across the fertile soils of Iowa and enjoying the outdoors. He attended Iowa State University where he obtained a degree in Agricultural Studies & Agronomy. Riley also graduated from the World Wide College of Auctioneering where he obtained his Auctioneers license.

Growing up on a farm raising and showing livestock, Riley has the knowledge and passion it takes to achieve your goals. His attention to detail and stewardship to the land make Riley a diligent agent to work with from beginning to end. When it comes to marketing Riley has a keen eye and a dilligent approach to set your property apart from the others.

LICENSES

Iowa: S66739000

Minnesota: 40812918

Blake joined Peoples Company in August of 2022 as the Oil & Gas Manager for Peoples Company's Energy Management division located in Tulsa, OK.

Prior to joining Peoples Company, Blake spent 12 years in the mineral management industry gaining a wealth of knowledge about the oil, gas, and renewables industries. Blake has worked with every type of mineral owner which includes large financial institutions, universities, healthcare systems, non-profits, and individuals where he helped manage their specialty assets.

Blake attended Oklahoma State University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum geology.

BIO

Nic joined Peoples Company in January 2020. His focus is on the land brokerage and land investing divisions of the company. Nic is currently working toward his Accredited Land Consultant designation with the National REALTORS® Land Institute and looks to be a top land agent in the Midwest for years to come. He has extensive contacts in the agricultural and banking industry who are a great resource when listing your property for sale or building your wealth through the purchase of real estate. Nic works with all types of real estate including farmland, acreages, commercial and recreational land.

Nic grew up in Central Nebraska and received his Bachelor of Science from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He now resides on an acreage near Murdock, Nebraska with his family.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Licensed Real Estate Agent in Nebraska and Iowa
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Member
Teammates, Mentor
REALTORS® Land Institute, Member
REALTORS® Land Institute APEX Producers Club Award (2021)

LICENSES 

Iowa: S68041000

Nebraska: 20180388

BIO

Travis Smock is a land broker and shareholder of Peoples Company, an industry leading, Iowa based firm that focuses on land brokerage & auctions, land management, land investing and appraisals throughout the nation. Since joining the company in 2013, Travis has become a versatile member of the cohesive team, assisting in projects across the country; taking pride in learning & adapting to new areas, advancing the company's top-notch marketing, and building relationships throughout the industry. Additionally, Travis has helped to expand the company’s footprint with the opening of a remote office in Independence, Iowa.

Travis is actively involved in the Iowa Chapter of the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), and a past president. After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in business management, Travis has continued his education by working towards obtaining the Accredited Land Consultant designation from RLI as well as receiving Real Estate licenses in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida. In turn, he has earned the RLI Apex Award in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 for being a top producing land agent in the United States.

As a top performing agent within the firm, Travis is well versed in all types of land transactions from income producing farmland to recreational properties and is focused on land auctions, public and private listings, and land investment opportunities throughout the United States.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• Peoples Company Shareholder
• REALTORS® Land Institute, past Iowa Chapter President 
• Iowa Association of REALTORS®
• National Association of REALTORS®
• Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Volume Award - 2020
• REALTORS® Land Institute APEX Producer Award (2017-2020)

LICENSES

Iowa: S62642000

Illinois: 475187031

Minnesota: 40655676

Wisconsin: 87179-94

After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Business in 2015, Ricky obtained his limited license and became a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in 2018. His areas of focus are animal production facilities and agricultural estate valuation. Ricky has over 35 years of ag-related experience including owning/operating a large dairy production facility in southern Minnesota and serving on a regional agricultural financial lending Board of Directors. He has a life-long passion and commitment to serving both production agriculture and agribusiness.

Suzanna joined the Peoples Company team in February 2019 with over 17 years of experience in the real estate field. As the Real Estate Sales Coordinator at Peoples Company, she sees listings from start to finish. From inputting listings and auctions into multiple marketing websites and updating as necessary, to coordinating with agents, and creating marketing flyers. Suzanna also helps direct correspondence and offer client support.

BIO

Justine had her first professional experience with Peoples Company back in 2015 with the Greater Des Moines partnership. At that time she was the Director of Government Relations for the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and reviewed state law, federal statutes, and agency policies, producing communications and process overviews to ensure compliance. Most recently Justine served Iowa landowners and developed talent at Farm Credit Services of America. Working closely with buyers and sellers through contracts for purchase, 1031 exchanges, and real estate refinances she provided unrivaled customer service and maintained real estate standards. Additionally, she provided coaching and professional development to the operations team in Southeast Iowa.

Justine serves Peoples Company as the Director of Brokerage playing a crucial role in evaluating policies and procedures while training and developing agents for Peoples Company.

Growing up working in production agriculture on a 5th generation Iowa family farm and as a female landowner today, Justine has a strong desire to enhance the legacy of owning real estate. Justine is a graduate of Iowa State University and has a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

LICENSES

Iowa: S71118000

Dylan graduated from Culver Stockton College in 2016 with a Bachelor’s in Sports Management and minors in both Business Administration and Business Marketing. During his time at Culver Stockton, Dylan also played baseball. Upon graduation, Dylan was searching for career opportunities in Real Estate, leading him to his passion for real estate appraisal work. Dylan started by taking some of the basic trainee courses when he was hired on as a Residential Appraiser Trainee in 2017 by a local Columbia, Missouri firm. By 2019, Dylan was a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser. In June 2021, he started with Boyd Harris Companies, Inc. as a Certified General Appraiser Trainee. Dylan was brought on to specialize in rural commercial and residential appraisals in the Wentzville, Missouri office. He joined Peoples Company as a Certified General Appraiser Trainee in March 2023. Dylan is a little over halfway through his training process and is excited to continue providing high-quality appraisal services for Peoples Company.

Angela Stone is a licensed Kansas Real Estate Sales Agent and graduate of the Professional Ringmen's Institute. A lifetime resident of Southwest Kansas, she has been involved in many forms of production agriculture, as well as owned and operated an Event business. Her motto is "details matter". Angela thrives on uniting with others to execute a collaborative project.

My passion for agriculture can be traced back to my pre-professional days. As a member of my high school’s FFA chapter, I competed in numerous career and leadership development events including agricultural issues. I researched the pros and cons of an agricultural issue persistent in the Walla Walla Valley and presented my findings to a panel of judges. It was during this time that I discovered my love for agribusiness and farm management and decided to acquire my bachelor’s degree in business administration. 

After graduating from Eastern Oregon University, I began my professional career at the USDA Farm Service Agency where I oversaw the administration of the conservation reserve program. I also worked with livestock producers who experienced losses due to adverse weather events, a cause that is near to my heart as I spent my college years working on numerous dairy cattle feedlots in the Yakima Valley. It was here that I witnessed firsthand the importance of integrity, in both the cattle and professional worlds, as I worked alongside cattlemen who work tirelessly day in and day out to feed the world. Working side-by-side with some of the dairy industry’s brightest minds inspired me to return to EOU to obtain my master’s degree in business administration.

In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors and fishing on the Columbia River. During the summer I love watching the equine athletes of the ProRodeo circuit as they compete throughout the Northwest. I am excited to join the ATG team and utilize my extensive agribusiness background and commitment to integrity to provide our clients with smooth asset transfers that garner the best value and least amount of stress and worry.

Amber joined Peoples Company in 2011. For six years, she worked for the Brokerage business as the Senior Real Estate Sales Coordinator. As the Senior Real Estate Sale Coordinator, she entered listings onto websites, made marketing flyers, managed social media, reconciled trust accounts, and audited agent files. In December of 2017, Amber transitioned to the Land Management & Appraisal departments as the Land Management & Appraisal Coordinator. In this role, Amber maps properties, coordinates cash rent payments, organizes client and operator files, and maintains the Land Management website, in addition to providing backup support to the Real Estate Sales Coordinator. In 2021, Amber moved into the HR Coordinator position where she helps with onboarding new hires and training. In 2022, Amber transitioned into the Brokerage Coordinator role helping with land auctions as well as helping the agents with proposals, lead generation, and licensing compliance.

Brandon started with Peoples Company in 2022. Brandon graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is passionate about the farmland industry and believes that hard work works. Brandon is focused on helping clients buy and sell farm ground.

Kyle joined the Peoples Company team in February 2023 assisting Realtor Adam Crist as his Real Estate Marketing and Sales Coordinator.  Kyle worked for three years at Ever.Ag helping dairy farmers manage price risk through futures and options on the Chicago Board of Trade and the Dairy Revenue Protection insurance program. Kyle grew up and is still active on his family's 700 cow dairy in Southwest Wisconsin. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering at his local Catholic church, working out, reading, helping out on the farm, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Mark’s passion for agriculture began on his family’s produce and cash crop farm in eastern Michigan. This passion for agriculture lead him to Michigan State University where he graduated in 2014 with a Bachelors degree in Agribusiness Management and a minor in Agronomy.

After graduation from Michigan State University, Mark began his appraisal career in 2014 with Value Midwest, which joined Peoples Company in 2020. In 2017, Mark obtained his Certified General license in Michigan. Mark furthered his expertise in appraising agricultural real estate by gaining the Accredited Rural Appraiser designation through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). He currently serves as the President of the Michigan Chapter of the ASFMRA along with serving on the ASFMRA YPN National Leadership Committee.

Mark specializes in the appraisal of vacant land, livestock operations, greenhouses, feed mills, and other specialized and complex agricultural properties in Michigan and across the United States.

Education

Michigan State University 2014

-Major: Agribusiness Management

-Minor Agronomy

Licenses

-Michigan Certified General Appraiser-1205075019

-Colorado Certified General Appraiser-CG200002304

-Florida Certified General Appraiser-RZ4160

-Illinois Certified General Appraiser-553.002797

-South Carolina Certified General Appraiser-8282

Memberships

-American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers: Accredited Rural Appraiser Designation

BIO

Matt Vangilder has been with Peoples Company since May of 2021. His main focus is on agricultural and recreational land. Matt is an Arkansas native and attended Arkansas State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business and a Master of Science in Agricultural Business and Economics. Matt is an avid outdoorsman that is passionate about hunting and fishing. He comes from a family with deep agricultural roots in Arkansas and is involved in his family’s row crop operation that produces cotton, corn, and soybeans in Northeast Arkansas. Matt is licensed to sell real estate in Arkansas.

LICENSES

Arkansas: SA00090943

BIO

Brad grew up on a farm near New Sharon, Iowa. He spent his summers working for local farmers choring, baling hay, and helping with field work. Brad is an avid outdoorsman, and specializes in recreational and combination type farms, and also has experience with tillable farm land.

EDUCATION

Brad attended DMACC in 1995, then ISU from 1996-1999. Brad has managed his own construction business since he started in 1999.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• DMARR
• IRLI
• NRLI
• RLI
• ALC

LICENSES

Iowa: S61009000

BIO

Troy grew up on a row crop & livestock farm in southcentral Iowa. He learned the importance of a strong work ethic at a young age and has carried that same mindset into his adult years. After graduating from Grand View College, Troy spent 9 years with Ruan Transportation managing trucking terminals & customer accounts.  He spent the next 9 years with Target Corporation on the executive team & assisted in the successful start-up of 2 regional distribution centers.  Due to his strong passion for agriculture, Troy made the change & commitment to obtain his real estate license and move to Colorado to sell real estate. He has been selling farm & ranch real estate in Colorado, Nebraska & Kansas since he made the transition into real estate in 2011. During that timeframe, he sold irrigated, dryland, CRP & farm acreages while developing strong relationships. He owns land in CO, NE & IA and harnesses the knowledge to assist Buyers & Sellers of farmland, pasture, CRP & recreational land. In his spare time, Troy enjoys spending time with his wife Dena & their 3 children & also running, working on muscle cars and working on the farm.

EDUCATION
Grand View College; Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
Minor: Business
CDL

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Realtors
Colorado Association of Realtors
Logan County Board of Realtors
Kansas Association of Realtors

LICENSES 

Colorado: FA.100036610

Kansas: SP0232634

Nebraska: 20110509

Kyle Walker oversees the Land Management Division for Peoples Company. The management team strives to expand and develop progressive farm strategies across the country. Kyle is responsible for streamlining internal processes, implementing sustainable management practices, managing institutional assets, and expanding custom farming through Peoples Company’s Direct Operations platform. Over the course of Kyle’s sixteen years of experience in the industry, he continues to create personal relationships with each client while expanding People’s Company’s national footprint. In 2021, Kyle was honored to receive the National 2021 Farm Manager of the Year Presented by the ASMFRA, the Scoop magazine, and Syngenta. Kyle is an Accredited Farm Manager (AFM), Accredited Agricultural Consultant (AAC), and Certified Agricultural Consultant (CAC).

Education

• Iowa State University, B.S. 2004, Ames, IA

Experience 

• Custom farming and direct asset operations
• Management and Implementing Leading Harvest across management platforms
• Consulting centered around streamlining operations and processes
• Organic crop production, organic transition, and overseeing organic assets
• Team building and human resource development
• USDA compliance and certification
• State and federal cost-share assistance through EQIP, CSP, and IDALS
• Cover crop cost-share, utilization, and implementation
• Enterprise crop budgeting and/or entire operational budgets
• Investment and institutional management for ownership entities across the country
• In-season agronomic management and input selection
• Enrollment and management of land in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
• Court-appointed Receiver
• Court-ordered Referee involving partition actions
• Expert court witness concerning leasing and farm management
• Experience working with difficult family dynamics

Memberhsips & Affiliations 

• 2021 Professional Farm Manager of the Year (Presented by Syngenta, The Scoop - Farm Journal, and ASFMRA)
• American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers, Accredited Farm Manager (AFM)
• American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers, Accredited Agricultural Consultant (AAC)
• American Society of Agricultural Consultants, Certified Agricultural Consultant (CAC)
• American Society of Agriculture Consultants, Board Member & Current President
• 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Peoples Company Top Income Producer - Management Division
• 2019 Peoples Company “A Player” of the Year Award
• Peoples Company Board Member                           
• Iowa Chapter ASFMRA Board Member (Director)    
• Iowa Association of REALTORS®                                
• National Association of REALTORS®
• National ASFMRA Foundation Legacy Funding Committee

Tyler Weaver is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser and joined Peoples Company in the Fall of 2019.  Tyler attended Northwest Missouri State University and graduated in December 2013 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business with a Minor in Animal Science.  Tyler started his appraisal career in 2014 with a focus on agricultural properties in Iowa and Missouri and became fully licensed in 2018.  With an agricultural background and experience appraising farmland in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois, Tyler has the knowledge and ability to provide quality appraisal reports with quick turn-around times.

Education

Northwest Missouri State University (2013)

- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business

- Minor in Animal Science

World Wide College of Auctioneering (2019)

Licenses

Certified General Appraiser in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois

Licensed Real Estate Agent in Missouri

Memberships & Affiliations 

Associate Member of the American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA)

National Association of Realtors

National Auctioneers Association

Heather Welch Puri assists the Capital Markets team as the Director of Finance & Strategy. She utilizes her extensive experience and financial knowledge to identify compelling investment opportunities and create models to execute diverse innovative transactions. Heather provides support in the execution of all Capital Markets’ transactions, corporate finance assignments, loan applications, and investment initiatives. She also assists leadership with budgeting and long-term financial planning for Capital Markets entities.

Previously, Heather worked as the managing director and co-founder of River Glen Private Capital, managing six different pooled investment LLCs which provided funding to eight early-stage ag tech, med tech and fin tech companies in Iowa and Minnesota. She also worked as an associate and valuation specialist for Alliant Partners/Silicon Valley Bancshares, a technology mergers and acquisitions firm.

Heather received her M.B.A. with honors and distinction from Kellogg Graduate School of Business at Northwestern University, with majors in finance and strategic management, and her bachelor’s degree in quantitative economics with distinction from Stanford University.

BIO

Andrew Westlake is the Vice President and Managing Broker of Peoples Company. A native of Bozeman, Montana,  he grew up on a farm  raising wheat and barley alongside a horse and cattle ranching operation.

Andrew and his family currently reside in Ames, Iowa where he attended Iowa State University and spent a number of years in the banking, financial services and insurance industries before joining Peoples Company in 2008. He is licensed as Peoples Company’s managing broker in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Washington, Florida, Oregon, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Idaho, Florida, Michigan, Alabama and Colorado.  Licensed in 21 states, he actively lists and sells land and manages commercial properties across the country and is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Iowa Association of Realtors, Des Moines Area Association of Realtors, Realtor's Association of Southern Minnesota, Arkansas Realtor's Association and Realtor's Land Institute. 

Andrew utilizes skills learned throughout his career in real estate and during his time as an IT professional to solve problems and create opportunities for property owners, investors and potential buyers.  He has served as a court appointed Reciever for a host of large commercial foreclosures and has rehabilitated and liquidated numerous REO investment portfolios. Andrew focuses on building lasting relationships with, and delivering innovative solutions to, our clients. 

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Realtors

Iowa Association of Realtors

Des Moines Area Association of Realtors

Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association

Realtor's Association of Southern Minnesota

Arkansas Realtor's Association

Dave has more than 40 years of professional leadership experience in natural resource conservation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and in the private sector. Starting as a conservation aid in Missouri helping a technician survey and design terraces, Dave worked in numerous locations throughout the United States, culminating his career as Chief of the NRCS from January 2009 to December 2012. As Chief, Dave led, directed, and managed the nation’s largest private lands natural resource conservation organization. At his time as Chief, NRCS’s annual budget exceeded $4 billion, employed almost 11,000 professional staff, and worked out of 2,800 offices across the United States and its territories.

During his time as Chief, Dave’s North Star encompassed three goals: 1) Make conservation more accessible; 2) Engage new partners in supporting conservation; and 3) Develop and test new approaches that provide farmers, ranchers, and their communities with a more varied set of tools and incentives.

To this end, he was responsible for several innovations in conservation programs including the development and implementation of natural resource initiatives. These initiatives were unique in that the Agency moved away from its previous way of evenly distributing funding across the country (regardless of resource issues) to shifting funds to specific areas to solve precise resource concerns. By increasing both funding and technical assistance on identified resource issues, the Agency began the long process of reversing and solving many of the Nation’s most vexing resource problems.

Dave was directly responsible for initiating 15 landscape initiatives, focusing on a variety of regionally important resource issues from wildlife species, such as the greater sage grouse and lesser prairie chicken, to water quality in Mississippi River Basin, Great Lakes, and Chesapeake Bay, to iconic landscapes such as the New England forests and North Central wetlands.

Dave was also responsible for moving NRCS toward Soil Health and under his leadership the Agency launched the first Soil Health information campaign in 2012.

Dave has also spent significant time on Capitol Hill. In 2001 he served on a detail to Indiana Senator Richard Lugar and helped developed the conservation title of the 2002 Farm Bill. In 2007, he was detailed to Iowa Senator Tom Harkin’s office in Washington, D.C., where he helped craft the conservation title of the 2008 Farm Bill.

Currently, Dave serves as president of Ecosystem Services Exchange which focused on advancing edge-of-field conservation practices to improve water quality. He is also partner in the 9b Group, a benefit corporation dedicated to conservation and the sustainability of our natural resources.

Dave is married, has two grown children, one grandson, and three rescue dogs. Dave refuses to watch TV, believes that dogs are the most wonderful species on Earth, and still marvels that he somehow managed to graduate from the University of Missouri.

Erika joined Peoples Company in 2021. Erika has been around her family real estate business since she was a young girl. She attended the Arkansas Academy of Real Estate in 2020. Erika currently serves on the Nettleton Schools Education Foundation Committee, as well as the Smile Foundation Committee and Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors. Erika enjoys serving her community and is looking forward to serving Northeast Arkansas for all of their real estate needs.

Mark Williams has been licensed as a Certified General Appraiser since 1994, and has obtained his designation as an “Accredited Rural Appraiser” from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He has extensive knowledge and experience with all types of agricultural properties including animal production facilities, grain storage systems, permanent plantings, certified organic cropland and recreational tracts. He also is considered a leading expert in the valuation of market
analyses, eminent domain, Yellow Book, conservation easements, and partial interest appraisals. Mark is also a qualified reviewer for Yellow Book and eminent domain appraisals and is a two-time President of the Michigan Chapter of ASFMRA. Mark has served on the ASFMRA National Education and Accreditation Committee as Vice Chairman.

Mark and his wife Debi are blessed with six children, 17 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They also operate a 90-acre, certified organic hay farm and enjoy traveling in their spare time. In the past three years they have also been active with Samaritan’s Purse mission teams, assisting with rebuilding homes in flood ravaged areas of North Carolina, West Virginia, and Louisiana.

BIO

Adam's entire career, spanning the last 27 years, has been focused on the regional agricultural industry with many of those years spent in farm and food production management and operations. Since 2006, he has been specializing in the representation of clients involved in large agribusiness transfers totaling tens of millions of dollars. With his extensive agribusiness background and hands-on agricultural experience, he is able to understand and appreciate the unique needs of agricultural business and real estate owners throughout the process of divestment or acquisition much better than a generalist real estate broker. Adam is obsessed with placing his client’s needs above his own and always takes the ethical and moral high ground in all dealings.

Adam also considers one of his most important attributes, which can be directly related to years of involvement in the agricultural community, to be a highly ingrained work ethic and belief that hard work and attention to detail will always assist him in exceeding his client’s expectations. Adam's formal education consists of an Associate of Arts degree and extensive, additional undergraduate work in agricultural business and science with ongoing education in commercial real estate business operations, valuation and marketing.  Adam is licensed to sell real estate in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana.

Adam's passion is agribusiness. His ambition is to exceed expectations while assisting clients in the realization of their goals.  Adam would love to put that passion and ambition to work for you!

LICENSES

Idaho: DB42430

Montana: RRE-BRO-LIC-46091

Oregon: 201205258

Washington: 25065

Sultana graduated from Moberly Area Community College with an Associate's Degree in General Studies in 2016 and from Columbia College with a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies with minors in Philosophy and Business Management in 2019. She worked as a Paralegal for a small law firm when she discovered her love for real estate. To further her knowledge of real estate transactions, she partnered with the law firm’s title company and became a Title Insurance Producer. While working in the title industry and the legal field, she learned the ins and outs of the Missouri Probate system such as how to perform and interpret title searches, how to read and map legal descriptions, and so much more. Sultana began working for Boyd Harris Companies, Inc. as an Office Manager in May 2021 and began learning the appraisal business. Her unique combination of skills and experience has allowed her to provide a high-quality level of support and assistance to the staff appraisers and she quickly progressed to the position of Appraisal Coordinator. She joined Peoples Company in March 2023 and is excited to provide the same level of support and assistance to the appraisers of Peoples Company. 

BIO

Doug Yegge is the Broker at Peoples Company located in DeWitt, Iowa.

For almost four decades, Doug has sold farmland throughout the Midwest. These years of experience have given him an unusual depth of knowledge in real estate matters.  Doug enjoys “the feeling of accomplishment when a real estate transaction is completed and both parties — seller and buyer — are satisfied.”  He specializes in land sales and 1031 Tax Free Exchanges and is licensed in the states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri.

LICENSES

Arkansas: EB00081217

Iowa: B14481000

Illinois: 471003585

Minnesota: 40194157

Missouri: 1999019991

Mississippi: B-18352

Leah Young grew up in rural SW Kansas, but she considers Wichita her home where she raised her two sons, and she and Dan, her husband of 18 years, still reside.

Whether in her career or her home life, Leah can be defined by her pragmatic, confident approach to any project she undertakes. Her dedication and competence have led to satisfied
clients, a positive reputation for her employers, and a zest for the activities in which she is involved.

Being licensed in Kansas to sell real estate, and having graduated from the Professional Ringman’s Institute in Tennessee, Leah’s focus is assisting clients in the land auction process.

Molly Zaver has extensive experience in business operations, management and marketing. She joined the Peoples Company team in January 2017 and previously served as executive director of the Iowa Chapter of Realtors Land Institute (RLI) and executive secretary for the Iowa Chapter of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). During her time working with the Iowa Chapter of RLI, she led the Chapter to win the 2013 Chapter of the Year award and also earned the 2015 Chapter Administrator of the Year award from the National Realtors Land Institute. She has also served as executive director of the Bondurant Area Chamber of Commerce and Bondurant Development, Inc.

After her battle with cancer in 2011, she founded Can Do Cancer, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing free support services for women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. She serves as its board president and previously served on the board of directors for the Ankeny Art Center and Bondurant Community Library Foundation.

Molly is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and serves on its Scholarship Committee. She is also a member of the Realtors Land Institute where she has served on the National Future Leaders Committee.

Molly graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing. She has a broker associate license to sell real estate in Iowa and Minnesota.

Ross joined the Peoples Company team in December of 2021 as part of the Land Brokerage Division, focusing on agriculture, recreational, and residential real estate. He graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree and an Ag Business Minor. Ross has a passion for farming and improving his family farm in Carlisle, Iowa.

BIO

Andrew Zellmer is a land agent and shareholder of Peoples Company, a nationally recognized land transaction and advisory firm that offers land brokerage, land management, land appraisal and land investment services in twenty-two states across the country.  At Peoples Company, Andrew focuses on serving the land brokerage and land investment needs of land owners, investors and operators. With his in-depth industry knowledge and backed by a collaborative team at Peoples Company, Andrew is able to offer unmatched solutions to his clients. He works closely with landowners to market their properties through public auction, listings, and off market deals.  When farm operators look to expand their footprint in a region, Andrew helps source potential deals as well as finds capital sources, programs and innovative ideas that can help secure these acres for years to come. He also caters to the investor, facilitating deals that meet client-directed investment mandates and are structured to maximize investment returns.  

In recognition for his hard work and dedication, Andrew has received the National REALTORS® Land Institute (“RLI”) Apex Award in 2017, 2018 and 2019 for being a top producing land agent in the United States.  He also won the 2017 Deal of the Year Award from the Iowa RLI Chapter.  In addition, Andrew was the recipient of the “A” Player award for Peoples Company in 2018 and also received Peoples Company’s Top Producer Award in both 2017 and 2019.  Andrew is a proud graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, where he graduated with a double major in Finance and Real Estate in 2012.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• REALTORS® Land Institute
• National Association of Realtors
• Iowa Auctioneers Association

LICENSES

Iowa: S61625000

Minnesota: 40671693

Nebraska: 20190418

South Dakota: 18153