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Elliott Siefert joined Hertz Farm Management in January of 2019 as a licensed real estate salesperson in the Nevada, Iowa office.

He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate.  While attending UNI, Elliott had an internship with Principal Global Investors that helped him pursue his interest in Real Estate.  Elliott was also an active member in the Real Estate program known as Rho Epsilon which ended up being his way of meeting the Hertz family.  Since his start with Hertz, Elliott has become a member of the Realtors Land Institute.

Elliott grew up in Marion, Iowa where his parents are residential Realtors which also helped to spark his interest in the Real Estate industry.  Currently he resides in Ankeny.

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.