Clint joined Hertz Farm Management in January 2015 as a farm manager and licensed real estate salesperson. Since being with Hertz, he has obtained his Farm Management Accreditation and his FAA Part 107 Drone License. Clint graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S in Agriculture Business. During his tenure at ISU, he was active in several agriculture organizations. Involvement in these organizations helped him share his deep-rooted excitement for agriculture with a variety of other young professionals. 

Raised in Southeast Iowa in a small farming community, Clint quickly developed a great passion and knowledge for agriculture. He brings a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to Hertz and the clients he serves. If there was one word used to describe Clint, this word would be energy. Outside the office, you'll find him doing anything and everything to be outside and moving! He enjoys hunting, sports, and spending time with his friends and family. He now resides in Ankeny, IA where he resides with his wife, Chelsea, son, Reese, and daughter, Phyllie.

Ryan joined Hertz Farm Management in January 2013 at the company’s office in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Ryan is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the REALTORS® Land Institute.  He has served in leadership positions on many state committees. He has experience in adding value to land by making capital improvements, adding specialty contracts, conservation and agronomy practices.

Prior to joining Hertz, Ryan served as a Research Associate and Production Agronomist for Pioneer Hi-Bred International in several locations in the Midwest over a period of nearly fourteen years.  He grew up on a crop and livestock farm near Atlantic, Iowa, and is still active in managing the family farm.

Ryan’s hobbies include snow skiing, playing/watching sports, volunteering, and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Amy, reside in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with their daughter Addison and son Nolan.  They are members of the Stonebridge Church in Cedar Rapids.

Memberships

President-Elect, REALTORS® Land Institute, Iowa Chaper

Chad became involved with Hertz Farm Management while in college through an internship during the summer of 2000. He officially joined the Geneseo office in January 2001. He serves as a professional farm manager for his clients along with evaluating and marketing agricultural real estate as a licensed real estate broker in Illinois.

Chad is a member of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, as well as the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. He is also a member of the Illinois Farm and Land Chapter of the REALTORS Land Institute.

Chad grew up on a farm in northwest Iowa, near Wall Lake. Along with his brother, he operated a grain and livestock operation while in high school and college. He and his wife Kate live near Geneseo and have four children.

Mike is the regional manager for Hertz Farm Management where he has the professional responsibilities of farm management, real estate sales, consulting, crop insurance, business development and administration. Following his tour at Texas Christian University, he was an Extension Agent in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Mike then worked for Krause Cattle Company where he progressed to the position of Feedlot Manager and Cow/Calf Manager. He was responsible for cattle sales and management decisions for a 700- head cow/calf operation as well as a 5,000-head feedlot. He also supervised and directed corn and alfalfa harvest crews, and developed media publicity.

Maintaining an active role, holding various elected offices in the professional farm organizations, Mike participates in the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Omaha Agri-business Club, Nebraska Ag Relations Council, Omaha Morning Rotary Club, Breakfast Optimist Club of Omaha and in the Scottish Rite Masonry where he was chairman of the Demolay Advisory Committee.

Mike and his wife, along with their two daughters, reside in Omaha. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, snow skiing, hunting, and woodworking.

Stan has been with Hertz Farm Management since 1999 as a farm manager, real estate agent and consultant. He takes a great deal of pride in working with his clients.

Stan grew up on a grain and livestock farm in northeast Kansas. During high school, he participated in football and held offices in FFA, achieving the “State Farmer” degree. Stan was a member of the Ag Econ Club at Kansas State University, where he graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics.

Prior to joining Hertz in 1999, Stan worked with the ConAgra Flour Milling Company for 14 years. There, he honed his leadership and management skills, gaining valuable experience in commodity merchandising, grain procurement, and plant production scheduling. Additionally, he was a flour mill plant manager for eight years in Nebraska and Pennsylvania.

An active member of the agricultural community, Stan belongs to the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

Stan and his wife, Deb, have a daughter, Samantha and twins Allison and Adam. Stan enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and college football.

Kurt joined Hertz Farm Management in July 2008 as Vice President of Corporate Marketing. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1993, and has spent his career working in advertising and marketing with a wide variety of companies across the country.

Kurt grew up in eastern Iowa and spent much of his childhood on his grandparents' farms in north-central Iowa. He is a member of the National AgriMarketing Association, American Marketing Association and is active in his local Rotary Club. In his efforts to continually understand the needs of the industry, Kurt regularly attends numerous agriculture outlook seminars and classes.

Kurt and his family reside in Bettendorf, IA.

Troy joined the Mount Vernon office of Hertz Farm Management in November 1999. Troy is an active member of several organizations, including the Iowa and National Association of REALTORS®, and the Iowa and National REALTORS® Land Institute, where he served as the 2005-2006 State President. Troy currently serves as the RLI Iowa Chapter Treasurer. He is also a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Boards of Realtors. In 2005, Troy earned the Accredited Land Consultant Designation from the Realtors Land Institute.

Prior to joining Hertz, Troy served as an Agricultural Loan Officer at Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank in Manchester, Iowa for nearly six years. Troy grew up on a livestock farm in northwest Iowa. His history of agricultural leadership includes the Iowa FFA degree and active participation in 4-H. He has served on numerous committees of St. John’s Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Troy and his wife Tracey have four children.

Memberships

• National Association of Realtors
• Iowa Association of Realtors
• National REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) – Iowa Chapter
• Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®
• Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

Awards

• 2023 RLI APEX Wrangler Award for the largest number of transactions closed
• 2023 RLI APEX Regional Broker of the Year
• 2023 RLI APEX AWARDS Top Twenty National Producer Award
• 2023 RLI APEX Producers Club
• 2023 National Association of REALTORS® National Commercial Award
• 2022 RLI APEX AWARDS National Broker of the Year – Auction Land Sales
• 2022 RLI APEX AWARDS Top Twenty National Producer Award
• 2022 RLI APEX Producers Club
• 2022 National Association of REALTORS® National Commercial Award
• 2021 RLI APEX AWARDS Top Twenty National Producer Award
• 2021 RLI APEX Producers Club
• 2021 National Association of REALTORS® National Commercial Award
• 2020 RLI APEX AWARDS Top Twenty National Producer Award
• 2020 RLI APEX Producers Club
• 2020 National Association of REALTORS® National Commercial Award
• 2019 RLI APEX AWARDS National Broker of the Year in Ag Land Sales - Crops
• 2019 RLI Iowa Chapter Award for Volume Sold
• 2019 RLI Iowa Chapter Award for Acres Sold
• 2019 RLI APEX Top Twenty Producer Award
• 2019 RLI APEX Producers Club
• 2019 National Association of REALTORS® National Commercial Award
• 2018 RLI APEX Top Twenty Producer Award
• 2018 RLI APEX Producers Club
• 2018 RLI Iowa Chapter Award for Volume Sold
• 2018 RLI Iowa Chapter Award for Acres Sold
• 2018 National Association of REALTORS® National Commercial Award
• 2017 RLI APEX Wrangler Award for the largest number of transactions closed
• 2017 RLI APEX National Broker of the Year in Ag Land Sales – Crops
• 2017 RLI APEX National Broker of the Year in Ag Land Sales – Auction Land Sales
• 2017 RLI Iowa Chapter Award for Volume Sold
• 2017 RLI Iowa Chapter Award for Acres Sold
• 2017 RLI Iowa Chapter Award for Deal of the Year
• 2017 RLI APEX Top Twenty Producer Award
• 2017 RLI APEX Producers Club