Contact Information

•  200 E Court, Ste 600
   Kankakee, IL 60901

•  815-935-9878
•  melissah@hertz.ag

Education

B.S. Agribusiness, Farm, and Financial Management, University of Illinois

Licensing

Licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois, Hertz Real Estate Services; Licensed Real Estate Designated Managing Broker in Indiana, Hertz Farm Management

Accreditation

Certified General Real Property Appraiser in IL & IN

Accredited Rural Appraiser, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers

Biography

Melissa Halpin has been a dedicated member of Hertz Farm Management since February 2015, working out of the Kankakee office. Specializing in appraising agricultural real estate, Melissa brings a wealth of expertise and experience to her role. In addition to her appraisal work, she holds a real estate broker's license in both Illinois and Indiana.

Melissa's passion for agriculture is deeply rooted in her upbringing on a registered Holstein dairy farm in east central Illinois. This background has given her a profound understanding and appreciation of the agricultural industry. She pursued her education at the University of Illinois, earning a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Farm, and Financial Management.

In recognition of her professional excellence, Melissa has received the prestigious Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, which is the highest professional accreditation in the industry.

Outside of her professional life, Melissa enjoys helping her sons show dairy cattle and spending time outdoors. She resides in Sheldon, IL, where she continues to nurture her love for agriculture and her community.