Background: I was raised on my family's grain farm just south of Greenville, Illinois, and attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness Economics. I now live back in my hometown with my wife, Alison,…
Background: I grew up on my family's farm in northern Illinois, where I still live and farm today with my husband and our two children. Together, we raise corn and soybeans and care for a small flock of chickens. Being…
Background: I am a native of LeRoy, IL, where I still reside with my wife, Emily, and two children. I grew up on a small family farm in Northern DeWitt County, which my dad still operates today. I attended Illinois…
Background: My hometown is Farmer City, which is where my family resides today. I grew up on a grain farm at the southeastern corner of McLean County, still farmed by family. I was a proud 4-H and FFA member throughout…
Background: I grew up in Monmouth, Illinois. My grandfather and two uncles farmed corn/soybeans my entire childhood into young adult life. Their farm operation was between Good Hope and Roseville. My parents were cropland owners, both working their own small…
Background: I grew up north of Hudson, in McLean County, which is where I live today with my wife Heidi and daughter Charleigh. My dad was a grain farmer in Woodford County. I enjoyed helping on the farm up until…
Background: Born and raised in Heyworth, Illinois. My wife and four children and I still live there. My formal education was at Illinois State University. My real education came from working for folks like Ken Ferrie, Randolph Co-op Elevator, Advanced…
Role/Position: Farm Manager, Real Estate Broker, & Auctioneer How many years have you been in your profession? 10 years in February, which I’m still wondering how that is possible… What influenced you to choose your profession: During college, I tripled…