Archives: Agent Profiles

Barry Geweke

Farm and Ranch Specialist

Barry Geweke grew up in rural Valley County, Nebraska where he worked in a horse training operation while growing up. Barry has practiced law for over 20 years in Ord, NE and also works on management of a family ranch.

Barry’s interests include participating in prescribed burns, training retrievers, hunting, running and spending time with his family. Barry enjoys working with farmers, ranchers and people interested in buying and selling land whether farm, ranch, recreational or acreage.

 

 

Joel Grams

Farm and Ranch Specialist

Joel Grams, was raised in the Upland Nebraska area, now lives south of Minden. A fourth generation farmer, Joel grew up helping his father and 3 brothers on the family farming operation, and is still farming in the Upland area, with one of his sons, and one brother, raising pivot irrigated corn and soybeans.

Joel served on the Nebraska Corn Growers Association board of directors for 15 years, and served as president of the association for 2 years. Joel also was a group leader for the associations leadership development program that took young association members to Washington DC to meet with members of congress and other industry groups.

Joel and his wife Laura have 5 children, Lindsay, Spencer and his wife Brittany, Brandon, Logan and Zach. In his spare time Joel enjoys playing golf and riding his motorcycle. Joel looks forward to working with the great team of professionals assembled to bring a high level of service to the state of Nebraska.

Ted Baum

Farm and Ranch Specialist / Auctioneer

Ted Baum owns and operates Elgin Livestock Sales Inc. in Elgin, Nebraska, along with his wife Jo Ann, his mother Doris Baum, and three of his four brothers. Ted attended the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, graduating with an Associate Degree in Production Ag. He also graduated from the Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering.

Ted has been involved in real estate sales and auctions since 1982. His extensive experience has given him the expertise to effectively market farms and ranches across Nebraska. He was named the 1991 Nebraska Bid Calling Champion, the 1995 Greater Midwest Livestock Auctioneer Champion, has been a three-time Top Ten qualifier in the World Livestock Auctioneer Contest and a two-time Top Ten qualifier in the International Livestock Auctioneer Contest in Calgary.

Ted grew up on Baum Ranch, southwest of Elgin, Nebraska. He currently resides with Jo Ann in Elgin. They have six children. Ted enjoys auctioneering and is a supporter of the 4-H and FFA chapters.

Clayton Esslinger

Farm and Ranch Specialist

Born and raised in Norton, Kansas, Clayton Esslinger grew up on his family owned ranch operation where he is a fourth generation farmer.

Clayton attended Kansas State University and graduated with a bachelors degree in Agribusiness and a minor in General Business. During his college career, Clayton stayed active by becoming a member in several Ag and finance clubs and organizations. Upon graduating from KSU, Clayton returned to Norton to pursue a career in real estate and to continue working on his family’s ranch operation.

Clayton is an avid outdoors man and conservationist, he loves to hunt, fish and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Kraig Urkoski

Farm and Ranch Specialist

Kraig Urkoski, is a fourth generation farmer, and was born and raised on the family farm north of Clarks, Nebraska, where he currently resides. Kraig has farmed side by side with his father for nearly 25 years. Passionate about farming he gravitated towards a second career helping other farmers with their real estate needs. Kraig knows that his level of knowledge, professionalism, and real life skills will fill a need in the Nebraska agricultural real estate market.

Kraig is married to Kara and have four children, Kylee, Anna, Carter and Blake. When he is not farming, he enjoys being involved in his children’s activities and hanging out at the lake.

Jeff Moon, ALC

Jeff Moon, ALC is the managing real estate broker for AgWest Land Brokers, headquartered in Holdrege, Nebraska. Jeff attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness and a Master’s degree in Geography.

Jeff’s previous role was an Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) and Associate Broker with an established land management company. This extensive experience has given Jeff the expertise to effectively market farms and ranches throughout the Midwest.

In January, 2019, Jeff received the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant designation (ALC) from the Realtor® Land Institute.

Jeff grew up on a family farm north of Holdrege, and currently resides with his family on the farm.  Jeff is married to Haley and they have two children, Jake and Jenna.  He enjoys hunting, being involved with his kid’s 4-H projects, and supporting the local FFA chapters.