About Doug

I assist the Farm Administration Team and local Farm Managers with internal operating systems and daily procedures to ensure they’re adhering to industry standards.  I also provide consulting to local Farm Managers to increase new business development and further improve their skills. 

WORK HISTORY 

Jan 2025 – Present: Farmers National Company, Omaha, Nebraska  Farm Operations Specialist/ Real Estate Sales 

Nov 2021 – Dec 2024:Farmers National Company, Omaha, Nebraska  Farm Client Relations Manager 

Feb 2006 – Nov 2021:Farmers National Company, Omaha, Nebraska  Senior Farm Manager/ Real Estate Sales 

Feb 2000 – Feb 2006: Midstates Farm Management, Missouri Valley, Iowa  Accredited Farm Manager/ Real Estate Sales 

May 1992 – Feb 2000:Firstar Farm Management, Council Bluffs, Iowa  Farm Management Officer 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 

• Gold Eagle Award for real estate sales volume – 2013 and 2021; Silver Eagle Award for real estate sales volume – 2011 

• Top 10% in Growth Award – 2006, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2018 

•  FNC -Farm Manager of the Year – 2017 

• Finalist for National Farm Manager of the Year – 2014 and 2015 

• Wes Furrer Conservation Award – 2010 

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