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Jake Miller joined the Cedar Falls, Iowa office of Hertz Farm Management in May of 2019.

Jake graduated from Iowa State University and obtained a BS in Agricultural Systems Technology.  He grew up in Nevada, IA where he was active in 4-H and FFA.  While in high school and college he worked on several row crop grain and livestock farms.

Prior to joining Hertz Farm Management Jake’s career experience was in the seed production industry working as a Field Operations Manager and Agronomist for Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl. and Syngenta Seeds, Inc.

During Jake’s free time he is actively involved in his local community where he serves as a board member with the Black Hawk Creek Water and Soil Coalition, serves on the Parish Council member for his church, and coaches his two sons in various sports.

Scott Arens joined Hertz Farm Management in June of 2019 as a Farm Manager and Real Estate Salesperson at the company's office in Norfolk, NE.  He grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Crofton, NE, just 50 minutes north of Norfolk.

Scott is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

Scott and his wife, Tiffany, live in Norfolk with their three daughters. He enjoys sports and spending time with his family.

Dylan joined Hertz Farm Management in November 2019 as a farm manager and licensed real estate salesperson in the Mt. Vernon, IA office. He is pursuing his Accredited Farm Manager designation with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

He grew up on a row crop farm north of Wheatland, Iowa in western Clinton County. After graduating from the University of Iowa with his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, he joined a Fortune 500 company’s Leadership Development Program. During that time, he honed his problem solving and project management skills. Dylan later joined the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship as an engineer where he worked to reclaim abandoned coal mines in southeast Iowa and implemented water quality and soil conservation practices. Prior to his joining us, he managed farms and surveying operations for a large limestone, sand, and gravel producer in eastern Iowa.

Dylan is a licensed drone pilot and is passionate about using his abilities to best serve his clients needs. He and his wife welcomed their first child in July 2019.

Allison joined Hertz Farm Management in January of 2020 as a farm manager in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Prior to joining Hertz, she worked for WinField United as a Product Development Associate working with Plant Nutrition and Performance product testing and development. 

She graduated from Iowa State University in December 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy. She was active in several clubs including Agronomy Club and was able to study abroad in Costa Rica and Panama. Her internships included crop scouting, on-farm trialing, and small plot research. Allison also completed her Master’s in Agronomy from Iowa State University in the spring of 2022.

Allison grew up on a small row crop farm in Northeast Iowa that included working with the cattle for her 4-H projects. She now resides close to home with her husband, Austin, and their son, Graham. They enjoy spending time on the farm together along with spending time with family and friends. Allison is a member of the Delaware County Cattlemen Board and enjoys being able to give back to the community she grew up in. She is also a member of the Northeast Iowa Agricultural Experimental Association board for the Iowa State University Nashua, Iowa research farm.

Allison is a licensed Real Estate Agent in Iowa and a licensed drone pilot. She is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, and she has become an Accredited Farm Manager.

Brandon joined the Hertz Farm Management team in 2020 as a Professional Farm Manager.

Brandon grew up on a beef and row crop production farm in rural Erie, Illinois, where he was actively involved in FFA. After college, Brandon worked in the financial sector for 17 years, gaining valuable experience in commodity merchandizing, financial analysis, real estate valuation, and budget development for a multitude of Commercial and Agricultural clients.

Brandon is actively involved in his community, having served as President of the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce and Chief Volunteer Officer of the YMCA of Kewanee. He also serves as a Junior Achievement Mentor and coaches various youth sports teams.

Brandon and his wife Katie live in Kewanee, Illinois and have two children, Nora and Walter.