Hertz Farm Management Names Chad Hertz CEO
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November 8, 2024 (Nevada, IA) – Chad Hertz, AFM, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hertz Farm Management, Inc.
As a third-generation owner, Chad brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has served as a professional farm manager and licensed real estate agent, offering expert advice in ag technology and precision agriculture. His leadership in technology implementation and change management has been instrumental in advancing the company’s operations. Additionally, Chad plays a key role in advising the company’s conservation and stewardship team and leading environmental asset management initiatives.
As a farmland owner advocate he has served on various working groups such as The Nature Conservancy’s 4R plus Non-Operating Landowner group, and the Farmland Capital Alliance Ecosystems group. He has also addressed various Ag Technology organizations on behalf of landowner perspectives.
“I am looking forward to leading our Hertz team of professionals as we guide clients to navigate to their desired future. We are positioned to help farmland owners, investors and farmers make confident and informed decisions so they can achieve their ownership goals to and through the coming generations.” -Chad Hertz
Randy Hertz, AFM, ALC, CFP®, the former CEO, is transitioning to a new role as Executive Chairman at Hertz Farm Management. Randy expressed his confidence in Chad’s leadership.
“I couldn’t be more proud to pass the leadership of Hertz Farm Management to Chad. His deep understanding of agriculture, dedication to our clients, and innovative approach have already made a significant impact on our company.”
– Randy Hertz, Executive Chairman of Hertz Farm Management, Inc.
Founded in 1946, Hertz Farm Management is the premier farmland asset management company in the Midwest. It specializes in professional farm management, farm real estate sales, farmland auctions (live and online), land acquisitions, and farm appraisals. With 14 offices throughout the U.S., Hertz manages over 3,000 farms consisting of close to 660,000 acres. For more information, visit www.hertz.ag.
