OMAHA,
Neb., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers
National Company announces the hiring of Jim Ferguson, an auctioneer and real estate
sales professional from Illinois.
Ferguson joins Farmers National Company as a Relationship
Executive/Real Estate Sales.
Ferguson has worked in real estate sales and farm management
since 2017 and brings to Farmers National Company extensive
experience in farmland transactions from both the seller's and
buyer's perspectives.
"With a deep understanding of the farmland real estate market, I
excel in working with a diverse range of clients, including
landowners, farmers, and investors. My experience spans many facets
of the industry, from transactions to acquisitions and leasing. I
excel in building strong relationships, negotiating favorable
terms, clearly communicating complex details, comprehensive
diligence, and serving the unique needs of my clients," Ferguson
said.
Before working in real estate sales and farm management,
Ferguson served as a special federal officer and detective with the
Normal Police Department for 16 years. He graduated from the
Missouri Auction School and has a bachelor of arts degree from
Illinois State University. He played
college football for Illinois State
University and the University of
Illinois.
"I am thrilled to join Farmers National Company officially. I am
excited to work alongside the talented team at Farmers National
Company and contribute to their continued success in the industry,"
Ferguson added.
In his new role at Farmers National Company, Ferguson will focus
on establishing and fostering meaningful client, prospect, and
business relationships. He will work across multiple business lines
to create and nurture these relationships while assisting clients
with their farmland real estate transactions.
Nick Westgerdes, Area Vice
President—East-Central Area for Farmers National Company, said
Ferguson would be a terrific addition to his team.
"His internal drive, relationship building, and technical
abilities are second to none in the industry. Jim brings to FNC a
wealth of experience and knowledge of Illinois agriculture that will benefit our
clients and fellow employee-owners," Westgerdes said.
Ferguson will be based out of his Bloomington office in the Downs/LeRoy
area. He and his wife, Laura, have two children, Hoyt and Hadley.
They enjoy spending time on their family farm.
"I am eager to continue assisting clients by leveraging the
diverse business lines that Farmers National Company offers. Being
part of the Farmers National Company team equips me with invaluable
tools and resources, enabling me to deliver the highest level of
service to clients. I am particularly enthusiastic about building a
broad range of relationships, from individual clients to capital
investors, ensuring that every client's unique needs are met with
expertise and dedication," Ferguson said.
Employee-owned Farmers National Company is the nation's leading
landowner services provider. Farmers National Company manages more
than 5,000 farms and ranches in 30 states comprising more than 2
million acres. Over the last five years, Farmers National Company
has sold 4,650 properties (1,640 at auction) and more than
$3.25 billion of real estate.
Additional services provided by the company include energy
management, appraisals, insurance, hunting lease management, forest
management, FNC Ag Stock, consultations, and collateral
inspections. For more information about our company and the
services provided, visit www.FarmersNational.com.
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