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Luke joined Hertz Farm Management in July 2024 as a Trainee Appraiser in the Cedar Falls, Iowa office.

Luke graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's degree in Finance ad Real Estate, and certificates in Commercial Banking and Financial Sales. While at UNI, Luke played on the football team, was involved in the Real Estate Club, and had an internship with a commercial real estate management company. Luke was previously a Valuation Analyst in Denver, Colorado before joining Hertz. 

Luke found his passion for agriculture early in life by helping his family plant food plots, log timber, and manage their pond near Waverly, IA. Luke spent the summers during his college career helping his brother in Torrey, Utah working on a recreational ranch. 

Lynnsey joined Hertz Farm Management in October 2024 as an administrative professional in the Omaha, NE office.

Lynnsey has more than 10 years of experience in the real estate and appraisal industry. She serves as the Executive Director for the Nebraska Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.

In Lynnsey’s free time she enjoys cooking, entertaining, and planning events or trips. She runs the “Omaha Lost Pets” page on Facebook and likes to cheer on the Nebraska Huskers and Chicago Bears.

Meagan joined Hertz Farm Management in October of 2024 as an Administrative Professional in the Dekalb, IL office.

Meagan graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Platteville with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business and an emphasis in Price and Commodity Analysis and Management. During her time at Platteville, she was on the women’s basketball team and was involved in the agricultural business club as well as the fellowship of Christian athlete’s club.

Her family farm in Hampshire, IL had a huge impact on her career decisions. She has had a diverse background in the industry including working at a feed mill and interning as a crop scout.

Eythan joined Hertz Farm Management in December 2024 in the Mason City, IA office as a professional farm manager. He graduated from Luther College in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. While at Luther, he was a member of the football team and was voted captain for the 2020-2021 season.

Eythan grew up working for a local grain and livestock farmer in northern Kossuth County. Eythan and his wife, Anna, call rural Kensett, IA, home. They own and operate a small cattle operation alongside Anna’s parents. Prior to joining Hertz, Eythan managed the chemical building in Northwood, IA, for Nexus Cooperative.

Eythan believes community involvement is critical to community success. He proves this by being a board member for the Worth County Fair and Worth County Cattlemen. He is also a member of Worth County Farm Bureau and a volunteer high school football coach.

Maddie joined Hertz Farm Management in January 2025 as an appraisal trainee in the Mount Vernon, Iowa office.

Maddie graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and a minor in Animal Science in December 2024. During her time at Iowa State, she assumed various leadership roles within the Agricultural Business Club and Block and Bridle Club. She also participated in a study abroad course in the United Arab Emirates.

Maddie developed a profound passion for agriculture at a young age pursuing any opportunity that arose. Her professional journey includes industry exposure gained through a multitude of internships in agronomy, cattle, swine, policy, and, most recently, farm management with Hertz Farm Management.

Maddie currently resides in Clarence, Iowa.