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Leon Carlson joined Hertz Farm Management as a farm manager in our Mankato, MN office.

Leon is a former farm manager and appraiser with Upper Midwest Management Corporation (UMMC). 

Chad joined Hertz Farm Management in May 2021 as a real estate salesperson in our Nevada, IA office. 

Prior to joining Hertz, Chad was farming with his Grandfather and Uncle in northern Story County. Chad and his wife Brittni live south of Story City, IA with their son and 2 daughters.  

Jackson joined Hertz Farm Management in June of 2021 as a farm manager and licensed real estate salesperson in the Cedar Falls office.

Jackson graduated from Iowa State University in May of 2021 with a B.S. in Agricultural Business and a minor in Agronomy.  During his years at Iowa State, Jackson completed internships as an Agronomy Intern, Commodity Broker's Assistant, and as a Farm Management Intern.  Since joining Hertz, he has become a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and is working to complete his Accredited Farm Manager designation.

Jackson grew up on a crop and livestock farm in Wayland, Iowa where he established his passion for agriculture, and currently resides in Cedar Falls.

Troy joined Hertz in June 2021 after spending 20 years in commercial seed production. Troy held various management roles, overseeing both production plant and field operations, and focusing on people development.

Troy was raised on a century farm in southwest Iowa consisting of row crops and livestock. He was very involved in the family farming operation, managing his own portion of that operation for just over 20 years. With a background in no-till and soil conservation, along with his successful history of leading people, Troy is very passionate about sustainable agriculture and helping people be successful.

Troy and his wife Erin live in Sycamore, IL with their three children.

Greg Akers joined Hertz Farm Management in June 2021 working out of the DeKalb office, where he focuses on appraising agriculture and agribusiness.  In addition, Greg also holds a real estate brokers license in Illinois.

Greg was raised in Sycamore.  Greg’s dad has been a farm manager and rural appraiser for over 50 years and Greg was taught to appraise agriculture by his brother who has also been a rural appraiser for over 30 years.  Greg is a Certified General appraiser and a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers as well as the Illinois Coalition of Appraisal Professionals.

Greg and his wife live in DeKalb and they  have been blessed with 9 children, and 7 grandchildren.

Nick joined Hertz Farm Management in June 2021 as a farm manager and licensed real estate salesperson. Nick graduated from Iowa Sate University with a BS in Agricultural Studies and a minor in Agronomy. Prior to joining Hertz Farm Management, Nick spent his career in agricultural sales. He most recently was a field sales representative for Bayer Crop Science representing the Dekalb & Asgrow brands in central Iowa.

Nick grew up on a family farm in west central Iowa. He resides in Ankeny with his wife Sara, son Zach & daughter Maddie. Outside the office, you will find him attending one of his children’s games/meets, helping on the family farm, playing golf or enjoying spending time with his family or friends. He is also a loyal Cyclone fan so you might see him at an Iowa State game in the fall or winter.