Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, specializing in Farm Management, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1985.

ADVANCED TRAINING

American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers: Report Writing School, Lincoln, NE 1987; Basic Farm Management (M10), Champaign, IL 1987; Fundamentals of Appraisal (A10), San Diego, CA 1988; Principles of Rural Appraisal (A20), Columbia, SC 1989; Advanced Rural Appraisal (A30), Phoenix, AZ 1991; Environmental Liabilities and Risk Management in Real Estate, Realities and Practicalities, Lincoln, NE 1993; Income Capitalization (A27), St Paul, MN 1997; Eminent Domain (A25), Denver, CO 1998; Appraisal Report Writing School (A15), Denver, CO 1998; Highest and Best Use (A-29), Jackpot, NV 1999.

EXPERIENCE

1986 - Present: Agri Affiliates, Inc. Branch Office Manager, Kearney Regional Office - Responsibilities include appraisal, sales, and management of agricultural properties in Nebraska. Real estate marketing efforts include private treaty and auction sales of all types and sizes of agricultural properties, located in Nebraska, northern Kansas, and central South Dakota.

1985 - 1986: Horizon Seed Company, Lincoln, Nebraska. District Sales Manager for 80 dealers in central Nebraska. Worked closely with area producers and dealers concerning crop selection, agronomics, crop rotations, etc. Responsible for marketing and distribution of products to local dealers and area producers.

1984 Summer: High Plains Agronomics, Lexington, Nebraska. Scout/consultant for field crop evaluation, irrigation scheduling, plus herbicide pesticide, and fertilizer recommendations. Worked with area producers on weekly basis concerning insect/pest problems and remedies.

1982 Summer: Agricultural Technology Company, McCook, Nebraska. Field scout and consultant working with area producers concerning insect and weed problems in field crops including corn and soybeans. Determined economic levels of treatment and chemical control programs. LICENSES

Real Estate Brokers License - Nebraska Certified General Appraiser - Nebraska Real Estate Brokers License - South Dakota

PROFESSIONAL

Accredited Rural Appraiser, Member of the Nebraska Chapter, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers