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Kyle joined Hertz Farm Management in July of 2018 as a farm manager and real estate salesperson in Mount Vernon, Iowa. He is a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of Iowa, a Certified Crop Advisor, and a licensed drone pilot. He has earned his Accredited Farm Manager designation with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

Kyle was raised on his family’s farm in northeast Iowa that included working with hogs and growing corn and soybeans.  This is where he first learned of his desire to continue his career in agriculture. Kyle graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy and Agricultural Systems Technology in May 2015.

Prior to joining Hertz, he worked for Three Rivers FS as an Agronomy Sales Specialist for 3 years.

Kyle is married to his wife, Chloe, and they have two children, Parmalee and Leo. They continue to reside in the same area where they grew up and enjoy helping on their family farms. In their free time they enjoy being outside on the farm, hanging out with family, traveling, and going to baseball games.

Craig joined Hertz Farm Management in June 2018 as a farm manager and licensed real estate salesperson in the Nevada, IA office. In this role, Craig manages, sells, and acquires properties for landowner clients across central Iowa.

Craig graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and minors in Agronomy and Ag Systems Technology in May 2018. During his time at Iowa State, Craig served in several leadership roles for the Agricultural Business Club on campus and participated in a study abroad course in Panama.

Through his involvement in his family’s diversified crop and livestock farm near Monticello, IA, Craig developed a deep-rooted passion for agriculture. His other industry experience includes summer internships in the agronomy and farm management fields, including an internship with Hertz Farm Management. Craig has also earned the Accredited Farm Manager designation as a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, the top professional accreditation in the industry.

Craig currently resides in Nevada, IA with his wife, Mandi. He is a member of the Nevada Rotary Club and St. Thomas Aquinas Church.  

In September 2018 Isaac joined Hertz Appraisal Services and earned his Certification in 2022. Isaac graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2006 with a degree in Marketing. After college, Isaac spent nearly 10 years in marketing and product management with O’Rourke Sales Co., a nationwide wholesale appliance & electronics distributor in Davenport, IA.

Isaac grew up on an acreage in Northeast Iowa near Arlington. Currently Isaac, his wife Kelley, and sons Elijah and Wesley, live in Altoona, Iowa. Isaac is a Member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

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.