Gary joined Hertz Associates LTD in June of 2020 as Chief Financial Officer serving Hertz Farm Management and affiliated companies.  

Gary is originally from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Upon receiving his BBA at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, began his career in public accounting with KPMG in Minneapolis with a focus on Taxation. He served as the Director of Taxation at Cowles Media Company and in financial leadership at the Minneapolis Star Tribune from 1989 to 1998. From 1998 to 2010, Gary was the Controller and CFO of Coldwell Banker’s Minnesota and Western Wisconsin residential real estate operation (a division of Realogy). In the most recent 8 years, Gary was the CFO for IDI, a national distributor of building materials, headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Gary and his wife relocated to Ankeny, IA in 2020. They have two adult children living on each coast (Los Angeles and Boston). They enjoy travelling, golf, hiking and exploring new areas.

Certification

Certified Public Accountant – license inactive (Minnesota)

Rebecca joined Hertz Farm Management in May 2020 as a licensed real estate salesperson at the Mount Vernon, IA office. In this role, she assists clients in selling and acquiring land.

Growing up in Johnson County on her family’s century farm, Rebecca has in-depth knowledge of the area and a passion for her work. Rebecca graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business.

Rebecca’s commitment extends beyond her transactions; she is deeply invested in her community and those around her. Rebecca is involved in various professional organizations serving on the local and national level. In 2023, Rebecca attained her Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation - out of 1.5 million realtors, approximately 700 hold this prestigious designation. Rebecca was named the 2022 Rising Star of the Iowa Realtors Land Institute Chapter.

Memberships

• National Association of Realtors
• Iowa Association of Realtors - Licensed Salesperson
• Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors
• National REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) –Iowa Chapter
• Johnson County Planning & Zoning Commissioner
• Ag/Business Group of Johnson County, Chair
• Mid-Prairie Alumni & Friends, Board Member
• Iowa Corn Growers Association Tri-County, Treasurer

Awards

• 2021 RLI APEX Producers Club
• 2022 RLI Iowa “Rising Star”
• 2023 RLI APEX Producers Club

Jen joined Hertz Farm Management as an administrative professional in our Mankato, MN office. 

Jen was an administrative professional with Upper Midwest Management Corporation (UMMC) for just under 3 years prior to joining Hertz Farm Management as a Farm Management administrative professional. Jen has a strong background in caring for clients. Prior to UMMC Jen was an agricultural lending assistant, personal banker, banking credit analyst, and a finance assistant for a hog packing plant.

Blake joined Hertz Farm Management in January 2021 at the company's Washington, Iowa office. Blake graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business and a minor in Agronomy. While at Iowa State, Blake was active in Agriculfural Business Club and Agricultural Systems Technology Club. Blake is originally from Sciota, Illinois where he was raised on his family's row crop operation. He currently resides in Washington, Iowa.

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

Prior to joining Hertz, Terry worked with Upper Midwest Management Corporation (UMMC). Terry lives near and farms with his family near Hutchinson Minnesota. 

David joined Hertz Farm Management in April 2021 as a professional farm manager and licensed real estate salesperson in the Norfolk, NE office.

Growing up in Colorado on a 5,000-acre wheat and millet operation, David comes from a diverse background in agriculture. With over 5 years of experience in agricultural production and management, David has had extensive involvement in helping landowners and operators make pivotal decisions on their farms, including recommendations for grain sales, capital improvements and farm expansion. In addition, he also has experience working with agricultural and oil industry contracts involving custom farming agreements, oil drilling operations, pipeline easements, and land purchase options.

With a deep passion for agriculture, David continues to look for new ways to expand both his knowledge and experience to better serve his clients. In December 2023, David received his Farm Succession Coordinator Designation with the International Farm Transition Network. Additionally, David is a licensed drone pilot and an auctioneer.

In his free time, David enjoys hunting, fishing and playing guitar.