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Don joined Hertz Farm Management in December 2022 as a farm manager in Cedar Falls, IA. In this role, Don manages, sells, and acquires properties for landowner clients across central and northeast Iowa.

Don was one of six children growing up on his family’s dairy and hog farm in Eastern Iowa. This is where Don develped a passion for livestock and agriculture. Prior to joining Hertz, he was in the banking industry specializing in mortgage finance.

Don and his wife, Kalyn, have two children, who they enjoy attending sporting events with - and whenever possible, he enjoys fishing and bow-hunting. 

Daniel joined Hertz Farm Management in February 2023 as a farm manager based out of the Mt. Vernon, Iowa office. He is a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of Iowa, a Certified Crop Advisor, and a licensed drone pilot. He is also currently pursing his Accredited Farm Manager designation with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

Daniel was raised on his family’s farm in north central Illinois, near Mendota. This is where he first learned his appreciation for agriculture and understanding the importance of the relationship between landowners and farmers. Daniel graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and a minor in Crop Sciences in May 2010.

Prior to joining Hertz, Daniel spent nearly 13 years working in seed production, first as a Production Agronomist and Field Operations Manager with Pioneer Hi-Bred International then as the Production Location Manager for the Beck’s Hybrids Mt. Pleasant, Iowa location.

Daniel and his wife, Katie, live in Solon. They have one daughter and one son. In his free time, Daniel enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, watching sports, visiting family, and getting back home to help on the family farm.

Jared joined Hertz Farm Management in April 2023 as a licensed real estate salesperson in our Mankato, MN office.  

Jared lives in rural Minnesota Lake with his wife Rita and four children. He grew up in Southern Michigan helping his uncle on the family dairy farm and continues to be involved in farming with his in-laws on their dairy farm. 

Jared brings experience from his time serving in the US Army Reserve, and has been a volunteer member of the Minnesota Lake Ambulance since 2016. He began his real estate career investing in residential properties in Blue Earth and Faribault Counties in 2018 which led him to acquire his real estate license to be more competitive and strengthen his knowledge base. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Minnesota Association of Realtors, and Realtors Association of Southern Minnesota.