Has represented buyers and sellers of Rocky Mtn. ranches, farms & mountain land since 1995 in Montana and investment properties since 1984. Lon's love of farm & ranch lands, mountains and the outdoors began in the 1970's at Cal-Poly University (S.L.O., CA) where he also developed his affection for the agricultural community and the 'ag' way of life (and began riding & roping). While he deeply loves the land, it is his desire to help his clients achieve their goals, applying and aligning his knowledge and abilities to their interests, that stirs him most. One of his 'purposes' in ag-real estate is to help agriculture survive and help families continue and grow in their farming or ranching enterprise. His concern is that the 'culture' of agriculture is very much at risk. Over three decades of experience in most facets of ranch, land & investment real estate, asset management, real estate lending, and business; especially in ranch, farm & investment properties. He combines strong relational-skills with deep real estate acumen and in-depth analytic, financial and numeric skill-sets, paying close attention to detail. Believes income-producing ag-ground is one of the best investments and hedges against inflation today.
Lon's firm was chosen by the State of Idaho as the "Farmland Advisor" to the Idaho Dep't. of Lands in 2017. Lon has achieved the coveted CCIM, CLC, CLB, ABR and CPM professional designations, has supervised or trained over 40 brokers & agents and has a breadth and depth of both business and real estate understanding not common amongst ranch brokers. And he welcomes the opportunity, now more than ever, to put his vast real estate expertise to work for new clients, especially succession-oriented families. Past Chairman & Board member for several non-profit orgs, including Co-Founder & Chairman of two 501(c)3 non-profits that are going strong many years after turning over reins to others. In addition: has started & owned six businesses, including 3-retail, outdoor sports stores, still operating successfully on the same business plan. Has had broker licenses in 4 states & 4 securities licenses.
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