Real Estate Broker:
Iowa, Nebraska, Washington.
Crop Insurance License:
Nebraska.
Designation(s):
Accredited Farm Manager AFM |  |
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Educational Background: Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business Management, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, May 2012
Professional Experience: Currently Assistant Vice President - Area Manager for Farmers National Company
Previously Assistant Vice President - Client Relations Manager
Previously a Farm Manager for Farmers National Company - 2013-2019
Currently licensed to sell real estate in Nebraska, Iowa, and Washington
Currently a licensed Crop Insurance Agent in Nebraska
Farm Manager, Tim Shanahan Farms, Nebraska - 2011-2013
Involved with family farming operation in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska
Responsibilities at FNC: I communicate with clients, farm managers, and various departments to assist in providing solutions to maintain the current high level of service our clients deserve.
I work with absentee landowners to increase their income and enhance their ownership enjoyment, while providing greater peace of mind on their farm ownership.
I also assist clients in identifying and reaching goals through real estate purchases and sales, insurance needs analysis, lease analysis, farm program review, and other areas as needed.
Professional Accomplishments: -Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) August 2016 -Professional Member of the ASFMRA -Vice Chair of National Committee of Young Professionals Network (YPN) -YPN Vice President of ASFMRA Executive Council -Chair of Nebraska Chapter of Young Professionals Network -Member of 2014, 2015, 2018 & 2020 Nebraska ASFMRA Chapter Summer Meeting Committee -Member of Farmers National Company Long Range Planning Committee -Member of Farmers National Company Ethics Committee -Member of Farmers National Company Savings and Investment Plan Committee -Member of Farmers National Company Individual Development Program, Class of 2019 -Member of the Dodge County Agricultural Business and Natural Resources Council -Top 10 Business Growth Award for 2014 -Top 10 Business Growth Award for 2016 -Gold Eagle Award Winner for 2016 Real Estate Sales -Silver Eagle Award Winner for 2018 Real Estate Sales -Gold Eagle Award Winner for 2019 Real Estate Sales
Client Comment(s): "For over 60 years, Farmers National and its farm manager professionals provided management services first to my grandparents, then to my father, and for the past 22 years, to me. Throughout that time, Farmers National provided high quality oversight and advice for the farm that had been in our family for over 100 years, passed down through Swedish immigrant relatives. Recently, I had the privilege of utilizing another of Farmers National's services -- sale of a farm. When I made the difficult decision to sell as part of my estate planning, I called you (Grant Fitzgerald). You were able to immediately walk through the steps of selling the farm. I am delighted with the services Farmers National and you provided during the sale process, which mirrored my experience with you during the management of the farm. I am so pleased to have had the good fortune of being a client of Farmers National." -- L. Herman Mullenbach
"This is a letter of commendation for our Farmers National rep Grant Fitzgerald. As you know, this was a difficult year for negotiating cash rent for our property. Grant was very helpful and in our opinion was fair in the final agreement. He knows what he is doing, and this knowledge and professional skill makes Farmers National a company that we will continue to work with in the Future." -- D and J Schnier
"There are just a few thoughts and observations that I would like to share [regarding Grant Fitzgerald]: Grant has earned our confidence in managing our farm. Grant has been very available on all questions and communications on goals and projects being considered. He has built a good connection with our renters. He was able to hold the rental price close to where it was last year. This was so, even with down markets and we had a very poor crop in 2014. Grant has created a good relationship with two adjoining neighbors. We are looking forward to having Grant and Farmers National manage our farm in the future. On behalf of Preston Brothers and families, Thank You." -- D Preston
Year started with FNC: 2013
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