Matt Adams Peoples Company
Matt Adams Peoples Company
Doug Bear Peoples Company
Doug Bear Peoples Company
Doug Bear joined Peoples Company in 2019 and is involved with the facilitation of land auctions and land brokerage. Doug differentiates himself by his keen attention to details, providing comprehensive follow through for clients, and executing on the results they deserve. He directs his passion of production agriculture by creating opportunities for clients in the land industry. Doug is currently licensed to sell real estate in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Recently, he obtained the coveted Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation during summer 2024 from the Realtors Land Institute (RLI) Board of Directors. This designation is only shared with 700 other licensed real estate professionals across the country.

A native of Russell, Iowa, Doug grew up on a small cow/calf operation and attended Iowa State University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science (2007) and Master of Science (2011) in Animal Science. During graduate school, Doug evaluated Iowa’s water quality impairments within the Rathbun Lake watershed.

Doug previously served as the Director of Industry Relations for over seven years at the Iowa Beef Industry Council in Ames, Iowa. He was responsible for coordinating producer communication and beef checkoff compliance activities, strategic planning of producer investments and fiscal year budgets, and building nationally recognized beef checkoff programs (Beef Quality Assurance). He is an experienced team-builder and focused on achieving result-oriented outcomes.
 
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS 
REALTORS®  Land Institute (RLI), Iowa Chapter, President-Elect (2024-2025), Vice President (2023-2024)
REALTORS®  Land Institute (RLI), National Chapter, Future Leaders Committee (2025)
REALTORS®  Land Institute (RLI) APEX Producer Award - 2023, 2024
Daran Becker Peoples Company
Daran Becker Peoples Company
Daran Becker is a Senior Land Agent and shareholder with Peoples Company, a nationally recognized land advisory firm that offers brokerage, auctions, farm management, land appraisal, capital placement, energy management, and crop insurance services across the country. 

Daran is a native of Warren County, Iowa, and has a diverse business and agricultural background. Growing up on the family farm in southern Warren County, he spent most of his summers fixing and selling Vermeer agriculture equipment. He attended Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, and majored in both Business Administration and Economics. Daran spent the first 18 years of his career in banking as a commercial and agricultural lender for both community banks and the Farm Credit System. He joined Peoples Company for the opportunity to become an integral part of a company with dynamic leadership and a focus on being the premier land brokerage firm.

Daran lives near Indianola, Iowa with his wife Stephanie and their three children Sierra, Devin, and Selia. He currently owns and operates a small cash grain and cattle operation. He is a member of the Warren County Cattlemen's Association, Milan Lodge 409, and First United Methodist Church. He is an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He also belongs to the Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, Warren Lodge #53, Indianola Elks Lodge 2814. 

His extensive contacts in the agricultural and banking industry are a great resource when listing property for sale or building wealth through the purchase of real estate. Daran works with all types of real estate including farmland, recreational land and acreages. 
Brandon Bergquist Peoples Company
Brandon Bergquist Peoples Company
Brandon grew up on a century farm near Lohrville, Iowa (Calhoun County) helping with his family’s livestock and row crop operation. He earned a biology degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. During summer breaks, he worked for a construction company building single-family homes. Currently, Brandon serves as a Conservation Officer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, assigned to Boone and Story Counties. Brandon has developed extensive connections throughout central Iowa. Through his vast network, Brandon has assisted clients with land acquisitions and sales, purchasing or selling homes, business opportunities, and habitat improvement/development. A responsive real estate agent known for his extensive farmland, habitat, and home-building experience, he earns the respect of his clients by working tirelessly on their behalf. Brandon resides in central Story County with his wife and two children. Brandon is currently licensed to sell real estate in Iowa, with a primary focus on farmland, recreational land, and residential properties.
David Blum Peoples Company
David Blum Peoples Company
David is a dedicated Land Agent with Peoples Company in Clive, Iowa. With a focus on helping clients navigate the dynamic agricultural and recreational land markets, David brings a deep understanding of land values, trends, and unique qualities of properties throughout the state of Iowa. Through his previous 15-year career as a chiropractor, he was able to develop a unique, client-first approach matched with strong communication skills. David's keen eye for detail is a valuable asset in the pursuit of helping match buyers and sellers with the right opportunities. 
 
Through Peoples Company's extensive platform, network, and resources, David is able to leverage advanced data analysis, marketing strategies, and local market knowledge to provide clients with a seamless experience from initial consultation to closing. 
 
Committed to building lasting relationships, David is passionate about Iowa's unique, rural landscapes and understands the importance of land as an asset and a legacy.  Whether working with a first-time buyer or experienced investors, David is dedicated to ensuring every transaction aligns with the client's vision and goals. 
 
In his free time David enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, golfing, coaching, and bowhunting whitetails in the fall. 
Eric Bohnenkamp Peoples Company
Eric Bohnenkamp Peoples Company
Eric Bohnenkamp is an experienced Development Land Advisor at Peoples Company, with 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. Eric collaborates with the Corporate Services division and Diligent Development team to assist clients with the acquisition and disposition of development and transitional development assets. He is instrumental in the due diligence process, development assessment, master planning, construction, development negotiation, and entitlement process.
 
Eric holds a degree in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Northern Iowa. His professional background includes a broad range of real estate experience, from institutional lending to managing complex commercial and residential land development projects across central Iowa. Eric grew up in the small Northwest Iowa town of Remsen on his family farm. He currently lives in the Des Moines Metro with his wife Megan and son, Cooper.
Chase Duesenberg Peoples Company
Chase Duesenberg Peoples Company
Chase Duesenberg serves as a land agent at Peoples Company, a renowned firm specializing in land brokerage, management, appraisal, and investment. His primary focus lies in land brokerage, where he assists clients in marketing their properties through diverse channels such as public auctions, listings, and discreet off-market opportunities. Collaborating closely with landowners and farm operators, Chase facilitates capital sourcing to secure acres for various purposes, ranging from conventional agriculture to transitioning towards certified organic practices and renewable energy initiatives. Proficient in navigating transaction structures, Chase is well-versed in 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges, Land Contracts, Rights of First Refusals, and Ownership Interest arrangements.

Before joining Peoples Company, Chase honed his skills in farmland acquisitions within a Private Equity Fund, where he conducted valuations and devised strategies for enhancing assets across the Midwest.

Chase holds a bachelor's degree in real estate and finance from the University of Northern Iowa and is licensed to conduct real estate transactions in Iowa and Minnesota. 
Jaxon Goedken Peoples Company
Jaxon Goedken Peoples Company

Jaxon Goedken serves Peoples Company's brokerage division as a Project Manager. Jaxon collaborates with the Peoples Company network by sharing deal leads, engaging co-listing agents, making industry connections to new offices, and expanding the Company's brand recognition across the country. Along with managing national deals, he assists the Peoples Company brokerage division in servicing the needs and business opportunities of key referral sources and top clients across the country. Jaxon sets the standard for excellence among Peoples Company in terms of professionalism and expertise in all brokerage activities. These activities include but are not limited to valuation practices, proposal creation, listing activity reports, sale method process and procedure, marketing strategies and standards, and communication with outside parties. 

As a project manager, Jaxon leads the efforts and coordinates our brokerage and auction teams to execute complex high-profile land transactions across the country. He collaborates with local agents on both listings and auctions to provide strategy expertise while receiving local knowledge and boots-on-the-ground support. On a daily basis, Jaxon's responsibilities include overseeing team operations, maintaining client communication, reviewing proposals, conducting extensive due diligence, creating custom marketing plans of action, and coordinating transaction closings. 

Prior to joining the brokerage division, Jaxon completed a three-year internship while in college spending one year in the appraisal division and two years in the capital markets division. While completing this internship, he was responsible for identifying, analyzing, valuing, and conducting due diligence on high-quality farmland assets. He assisted in the creation of appraisals and investment memorandums which include all relevant property maps, easements and encumbrances, location data, rent and crop history, financial performance/proforma, and comparable sales in the area.

Emma Hamilton Peoples Company
Emma Hamilton Peoples Company
Kenny Herring Peoples Company
Kenny Herring Peoples Company
Kenny is a versatile member of the Peoples Company team who strives to provide an unparalleled level of customer service to his clients. Since joining Peoples Company in 2012, Kenny has quickly become one of the top-producing land agents serving landowners throughout South Central Iowa. Kenny is driven by a persistent work ethic and positive attitude with the motivation to satisfy all parties of a real estate transaction.

Kenny graduated Magna Cum Laude from Simpson College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with a Marketing minor, and has a wide variety of hands-on experience from previous careers.

Kenny differentiates himself by providing comprehensive follow-through with his clients and executing on the results they deserve.

Kolt Kiburz Peoples Company
Kolt Kiburz Peoples Company
I am a dedicated and passionate agricultural real estate agent specializing in all types of land transactions, from farmland to acreages to developmental ground. I have the expertise you are looking for. At 27 years old, I bring a fresh perspective to the real estate sector while having the credibility and experience to help you best accomplish your real estate goals. I believe in a client-centric approach, where understanding your unique needs and goals is paramount. I take pride in fostering lasting relationships based on trust, effective communication, and quick turnaround times on all projects. Whether you are a seasoned farmer looking to expand your operation, an investor seeking lucrative opportunities, or a beginning farmer looking for your first farm, I am here to guide you through the complexities of agricultural real estate. Your success in the real estate market is my top priority.
Kalen Ludwig Peoples Company
Kalen Ludwig Peoples Company
Kalen Ludwig and her team serve as Peoples Company's residential specialists, focusing on the Des Moines Metro area. While Peoples Company is known for land sales and development, Kalen's expertise bridges the gap to residential real estate. Representing Diligent Development, she is a valuable resource for builders and individuals seeking single-family lots. Additionally, as Partner and Director of Sales & Marketing for Ground Breaker Homes, Kalen provides clients with a seamless experience in new construction and residential resale.

Kalen's multifaceted approach combines her knowledge of development, new construction, and traditional home sales, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to her clients' needs. Her dedication and success have earned her numerous accolades, including Realtor of the Year and Circle of Excellence recognition from the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors, as well as Builder of the Year and Member of the Year awards from the Des Moines Home Builders Association.

Kalen stays at the forefront of the industry by publishing quarterly new construction and housing statistics, hosting a housing blog, and speaking annually at Peoples Company's Builder and Developer Luncheon. To stay informed, visit www.KalenLudwig.com.

Since earning her Marketing and Real Estate degree from the University of Northern Iowa, Kalen has been with Peoples Company, leveraging nearly two decades of experience. She remains actively involved in the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, serving as its President in 2021, and is a proud member of EO Iowa.

Kalen is passionate about helping clients navigate the real estate process while contributing to the growth and development of the communities she serves. 
Alan McNeil Peoples Company
Alan McNeil Peoples Company
Growing up on a farm in rural Clinton Co., Alan McNeil has been involved with Agriculture since a young age. After high school Alan continued his agricultural education at Iowa State University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Public Service and Administration in Agriculture. After college Alan began his brokerage career. Over the past 3 years since graduating college Alan has traveled throughout the Midwest and the Delta evaluating farmland. Alan has helped close over Millions of Ag real estate. Alan Looks forward to talking to any potential clients.
Jesse Meyer Peoples Company
Jesse Meyer Peoples Company
Jesse is a licensed Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer who hails from a rich farming background in Bernard, Iowa, where he grew up immersed in the daily operations of his family’s dairy, beef, horse, and crop farm. His deep-rooted passion for agriculture, land, acreages, and auctioneering ultimately led him to join the Peoples Company team, where he has been a key Managing Broker since 2023. 

Jesse has cultivated a strong reputation as an agent who goes above and beyond for his clients. His extensive knowledge of real estate, tireless work ethic, exceptional communication skills, public relations finesse, and naturally positive attitude have set him apart in the industry. In addition to listing and auctioning properties for his own clients, Jesse is also one of Peoples Company’s main auctioneers, regularly assisting with farmland and acreage auctions across the Midwest. 

Jesse still calls Bernard home, where he resides with his wife, Sharon, and their son, Brex. When not hard at work, he relishes spending quality time with his family and friends. His hobbies include golfing, team roping, riding side-by-sides, and pretty much anything outdoors. 

He is licensed to sell real estate in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, and Oklahoma. 
Dillon Muth Peoples Company
Dillon Muth Peoples Company
Dillon Muth is a Land Agent with Peoples Company, a nationally recognized leader in land brokerage, auctions, management, investment, energy, and appraisal services. Throughout his career, Dillon has worked across a wide range of property types—from family farms and income-producing farmland to rural luxury estates, recreational tracts, and future development opportunities.

With a proven track record of over $100 million in closed transactions, Dillon brings a results-driven, client-first approach to every deal. His core focus is helping landowners and investors maximize the value of their properties while guiding them through the complexities of farmland, recreational, and development sales across the Midwest.

Partnering with Peoples Company gives Dillon access to one of the strongest networks in the land business. Backed by more than 50 years of industry leadership and a reputation for excellence, he works alongside a team of top professionals with deep agricultural roots, ensuring his clients benefit from unmatched expertise and resources.
Mike Nelson Peoples Company
Mike Nelson Peoples Company
Mike graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in finance and Real Estate emphasis in 2001. He has worked full time in real estate sales ever since. In 2008, he obtained his broker’s license. His diverse 10 year sales background makes him very effective at selling residential real estate, acreages, and farm real estate. Mike is an extremely honest, hard working, and dedicated person. Mike lives on his farm in Lucas County. He spends his free time working on his farm, hunting, fishing, and enjoying church activities.
John Reburn Peoples Company
John Reburn Peoples Company
Jake Sickels Peoples Company
Jake Sickels Peoples Company
Jake Sickels is a Land Agent with Peoples Company, a nationally recognized land advisory firm that offers brokerage and auctions, farm management, land appraisal, capital placement, energy management, and crop insurance services across the country.

Jake is exclusively licensed to sell real estate in the State of Iowa and has been fortunate to help clients buy or sell land in over 40 Iowa Counties. He has been recognized as a top producer by Peoples Company, REALTORS® Land Institute, and has been awarded as a Land Star Top Producer by Land.com in the Mid-West, where 18 of the top producers across 13 states are recognized for their production volume in land sales. Jake is an active member of the REALTORS® Land Institute, Iowa Association of REALTORS®, National Association of REALTORS®, and Des Moines Estate Planners Forum. Jake also serves on the Board of Warren County Conservation.

Jake joined the Peoples Company team in 2017 after completing his Bachelor of Science degree at Iowa State University, where he majored in Agricultural Business. Jake's core competencies include the marketing of rural property via various methods of brokerage and auction, handling trust and estate assets, 1031 exchanges, land consultation, dividing land amongst parties of interest, and buyer representation. 

Jake grew up in Indianola, Iowa, where Peoples Company was originally founded in the 1960's. Jake feels that working for Peoples Company is a special thing, given the ability to learn from and collaborate with the best professionals in the land business on a daily basis. He values that while the company is well positioned to execute for clients at a high level across the entire county, Peoples Company still continues to do business where they have been helping people for nearly 70 years. Jake currently resides with his wife Hannah and son Charlie on a small, first generation farm just south of Des Moines, Iowa. 
Travis Smock Peoples Company
Travis Smock Peoples Company
Travis Smock is a land broker and shareholder of Peoples Company, an industry leading, Iowa based firm that focuses on land brokerage & auctions, land management, land investing and appraisals throughout the nation. Since joining the company in 2013, Travis has become a versatile member of the team assisting in projects across the country. Additionally, Travis has helped expand the company’s footprint with the opening of a remote office in Independence, Iowa. Travis is actively involved in the Iowa Chapter of the REALTORS® Land Institute where he is the current President. After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in business management, Travis has continued his education by working towards obtaining the Accredited Land Consultant designation from the REALTORS® Land Institute as well as receiving Real Estate licenses in Iowa, Wisconsin and Florida. As a top performing agent within the firm, Travis is well versed in all types of land transactions from tillable farmland to recreational properties and is focused on land brokerage, land auctions and land investing throughout the United States.
Brandon Tessau Peoples Company
Brandon Tessau Peoples Company
Brandon Tessau joined Peoples Company in the summer of 2022 and specializes in Land Brokerage, guiding clients through the sale and acquisition of agricultural, recreational, and development land. He works closely with landowners to strategically market properties through public auctions, listings, and off-market transactions. Brandon also assists farmers, 1031 exchange clients, and investors with capital allocation to secure land for future generations. Passionate about land and committed to building lasting relationships, Brandon combines deep market knowledge with the full resources of the Peoples Company platform to deliver tailored, results-driven solutions that help clients achieve their goals. 

In his free time, Brandon enjoys hunting, fishing, coaching wrestling, and spending quality time with friends and family. 
Andrew Zellmer Peoples Company
Andrew Zellmer Peoples Company
Andrew Zellmer is a Senior Land Agent and shareholder of Peoples Company, a nationally recognized land transaction and advisory firm offering land brokerage, land management, land appraisal, and land investment services in thirty-one states nationwide. At Peoples Company, Andrew focuses on serving the land brokerage and land investment needs of landowners, investors, and operators. With his in-depth industry knowledge and backed by a collaborative team at Peoples Company, Andrew can offer unmatched solutions to his clients. He works closely with landowners to market their properties through public auction, listings, and off-market deals. When farm operators want to expand their footprint in a region, Andrew helps source potential deals. He finds capital sources, programs, and innovative ideas that can help secure these acres for the years to come. He also caters to the investor, facilitating deals that meet client-directed investment mandates and are structured to maximize investment returns.  Andrew received his ALC designation from the Realtors Land Institute in 2024.  The Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation is the only land-specific designation backed by the National Association of REALTORS®.Accredited Land Consultants (ALCs) are the most prestigious, experienced, and the highest performing land sales experts in the nation.
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