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Joe joined Hertz Farm Management in January of 2024 as a farm manager in the Omaha, NE office. 

Joe farmed with his family in southeastern South Dakota and developed a love and respect for the role of the family farm.  He graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences focused on agronomy.  In 2010 he graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s degree in Agronomy focused on crop management and genetics.  Joe has worked in allied industry to include Pioneer Hi-Bred, Int., Inc, Corteva, and Bayer Crop Science.  He has held positions in corn and soybean commercialization and characterization, agronomy research management, seed production, and sales management.

Joe resides in La Vista, NE with his wife Kim and golden retriever (Harley).  In his off time, he pursues time as a private pilot working toward a commercial license.

John joined the Hertz Farm Management team in January of 2024 as a Professional Farm Manager in the Geneseo, IL Office. In this role, John manages farms, along with evaluating and marketing agricultural real estate for landowners in Northern Illinois.

John graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in agriculture economics. During his time at Illinois, he was involved in many clubs, traveled abroad to Panama, and lived on the University's Beef Farm. Throughout high school and college, he worked on a large beef cow/calf and row crop operation, where he developed a passion for agriculture. Upon graduating college, John was a Sales Agronomist for Rock River Lumber & Grain in Northern Illinois for 2 years, where he gained extensive agronomic knowledge. He is involved in many professional organizations where he serves in various leadership roles in the community.

John and his Fiancé, Gretchen live in Sterling, IL.

Jason joined Hertz Farm Management in March 2024 as an office manager in the Mankato, MN office.

Jason graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He has previous experience working as a sales manager in several different states.

Jason grew up on a farm in Southern Minnesota where he helped his father operate the farm and trucking business. Jason currently resides in Minnesota Lake, MN with his wife, Nancy and three children. He is a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and is on the Parish Finance Board.

Jameson joined Hertz Farm Management in May 2024 as a licensed real estate salesperson in the Mason City, IA office. In this role Jameson sells and acquires properties for landowner clients.

Jameson graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business in May 2024.

Jameson has a deep passion for the outdoors, specifically bird hunting and musky fishing. He was raised in Waterloo, IA and looks forward to getting involved in the community now in Mason City.

Cole joined Hertz Farm Management in May of 2024 as a Farm Manager in the Monticello, IL office.

Cole graduated in 2024 from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural and Consumer Economics. During his time at Illinois he was part of Collegiate Farm Bureau, Student Advancement Committee for the College of ACES, and FarmHouse Fraternity were he served as the President, while also being on the Meats and Livestock Judging teams.

While growing up and being involved in his family’s farm outside of Bloomington, IL which raises corn, soybeans, hay, and has a red angus cow calf operation, he grew a passion for agriculture and seeing all aspects of it. With internships with United Prairie and BASF Ag Solutions during college it helped build his industry experience.