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Richard Dawson Broker/Owner

Licensed in NE, KS, SD

Richard “Dick” Dawson is a native of Arapahoe, NE where he grew up on a cattle & farm operation in Gosper County. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Kearney (formerly Kearney State College) plus holds a graduate degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Richard is a hunter, enjoys golf, loves watching grandkids’ activities, and is a avid Cornhusker football fan.

Richard's joke is that Barb prefers to live at Johnson Lake with our waterfront home, while Richard communtes long distrance to work in the Nebraska Sandhills region.

Richard specializes in farm and ranch real estate sales and has worked almost exclusively in ranch sales in Nebraska, South Dakota, and Kansas for the past 35+ years. Richard has practical experience in production agriculture with a background in purebred Simmental cattle, commercial cow/calf operation, and grain production. Richard’s ranch and farm knowledge, experience, and professional reputation make him a leader in the real estate industry.

Richard is a  member of Realtors Land Institute, Nebraska & National Realtor Associations, Sandhills Cattle Association, Nebraska Cattlemen, and First United Methodist Church. Richard and his wife Barb reside at Johnson Lake, NE, where she is broker/owner of Lake & Home Real Estate Agency, LLC. (www.johnsonlakerealestate.com), specializing in year around and weekend lake homes. Richard and Barb have been married over 50 years and enjoy spending time with their three daughters and seven grandchildren.

In addition to be the broker for the AgTeam office in Lexington, Richard will be the Responsible Broker for the new AgTeam Branch Office at 540 Heritage Dr, Suite 4, Spearfish, South Dakota.

Nickolas Zerr Agent/Auctioneer/Auctioneer/KS Sales Manager

Licensed in KS & NE

Nick is a graduate of Fort Hays State University and the University of Kansas with a General Science and Medical Technologist degrees.  He was born and raised in the northwest Kansas farming community of Gove, Kansas and after college returned to farming and ranching while also working in the health care industry.  In Nick’s free time he enjoys serving the community on local boards and councils and spending time growing his cow/calf operation, hunting and raising his family with high school sweetheart Dusty.

Nick specializes in farm and ranch real estate sales throughout Kansas and Nebraska. Let his experience work for you in your next real estate transaction!  Nick attended America's Auciton Academy and does live an online auctions for our Team.   

Nick is is the Auction Manager for AgTeam Land Brokers.  Majority of AgTeam land auctions are online auctions but live auctions are also offered.

Nick conducts farm equipment auctions on the AuctionTime platform.  Auctions at AuctionTime.com | Farm Equipment Auctions, Heavy Equipment Auctions, Truck Auctions, Trailer Auctions

Donald Hlava Agent/Auctioneer

Donald is a Nebraska Sandhills native and remains active in his family’s multi-generational cattle ranching operation. He understands and appreciates the rewards and challenges of life on the land.

He obtained degrees in marketing and professional land management from Chadron State College, Chadron NE, and Western Colorado University, Gunnison CO. While working for Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Colorado, Donald developed an interest for the oil and gas industry which led to him to further his education in lease acquisition, mineral rights and water law at WCU in Gunnison.

 Prior to joining United Country AgTeam Land Brokers, Donald worked in Arizona lobbying and advocating for the state’s vital mining industry. Donald enjoys fly fishing and trap shooting. 

Donald is a graduate of World Wide College of Auctioneering, Mason City, IA, in 2013.  He will be the lead auctioneer for AgTeam’s live auction land sales.  

Donald specializes in ranches, farms, recreational properties, and country homes & estates.  He is licensed in Nebraska and south Dakota.  Donald recently moved to Spearfish SD and will be working from the new AgTeam branch office at 540 Heritage Dr, Suite 4, Spearfish, South Dakota.

Ali Larson Broker Associate/ South Dakota Sales Manager

I was born and raised in central Wyoming. I graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 2008 and continued my education at Casper College.  In 2009 I moved to the beautiful Black Hills, South Dakota where my husband and I made Sturgis our home. My husband and I own a small ranch .East of Sturgis and are blessed with 3 children. For the past 6 years I have been a crop adjuster in western South Dakota.  I have a broad knowledge when it comes to Farms, Ranches, Hunting, and Fishing properties.  My family and I enjoy hunting and fishing as much as possible! When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and kids, photography, taking my kids to rodeos, and spending time outdoors! 

Ali is the new AgTeam Land Brokers Sales Manager for South Dakota.  She will be managing the new AgTeam branch office at 540 Heritage Dr, Suite 4, Spearfish SD.
 

Al Engstrom Agent/Broker/ Commercial & Recreational Specialist

Al  was born in Northeastern South Dakota, locally known as the “Glacial Lakes Region”. Al has a passion for the great outdoors that came from many years of family tradition. He grew up with a love for hunting and fishing that dates back over 100 years with his father and grandfather both being avid outdoorsmen in this region. Al has passed this heritage on to his two sons, daughter and five grandchildren, who also enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping.

As a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of South Dakota, Al's specialties include: ag land, hunting land, small business and commercial properties for over 40 years until he retired and sold the appraisal business to his son Troy. He has a vast knowledge of the rural areas of eastern South Dakota having completed over 1,500 commercial appraisals and 3,500 agricultural appraisals in the state. Al’s 40 years experience in the Real Estate Brokerage, Appraisal, and Management businesses prove to be a great asset to buyers and sellers alike.

Al has completed many commercial, residential and agriculture appraisals over the last 35 years in the midwest including motels, small business, hunting lodges, assisted living centers, restaurants, bars, industrial, office, manufacturing, and retail buildings. This diversity of real estate properties is evidence of his vast knowledge in the real estate profession.  He has been involved in the Farm and Land Brokerage Business since 1979. Before joining United Cournty AgTeam Land Brokers, Al was long time owner/broker of Enstrom Agency in Watertown SD.

Al will continue to live and work from his home in Watertown but will be licensed with the new AgTeam branch office at 504 Heritage Dr, Suite 4, Spearfish, South Dakota.

Dustin Evans Agent/Ranch Consultant

Dustin is an active member of the Grant County, Nebraska, communities of Whitman and Hyannis where he was born and raised.  Growing up on his family ranch, raising high-quality cattle is his lifelong passion.  Dustin and wife, Amy, own and operate a cow-calf operation on a multi-generational ranch near where she was raised south of Whitman.  Their adult children, Triston and Sidney,  enjoy helping and spending time at the home ranch when their jobs allow.  In his spare time, Dustin enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and golfing with friends and family.

 After high school Dustin worked in firefighting as a member of the elite Hot Shot Crew which responds to high-priority fires across the country.  Dustin was also licensed in real estate sales in Wyoming.  Dustin understands the importance of customer service and  has firsthand knowledge that will benefit you as you look to purchase or sell your next property.  Dustin specializes in Farm & Ranch, Country Estates, and Recreational properties.  Whether you are looking to buy or sell, Dustin is here to assist you!

Dustin is also available for ranch consulting.

Kelly Gydesen Agent/Farm Consultant

Kelly was born and raised in Gosper County, Nebraska where he still resides today. Kelly was in production agriculture for 21 years raising corn and soybeans, both irrigated and dryland and a cow/calf operation.  He now is in the retail side of agriculture, from start to finish partnering with the area producers in their decisions, using his 26 years of personal experience and knowledge.

Kelly is experienced in farm management and consulting.

Kelly is actively serving on the district school board and is a trustee for his church.  He has also served on many local boards and organizations along with being members of the state corn,soybean and cattle associations.

Kelly and Carol have 3 grown sons and 4 grandchildren, which is where all their free time gets directed.  Kelly looks forward to working with you in any of your Farm, ranch and residential needs

Troy tenBensel Agent/Farm Management

Troy tenBensel is a life-long resident of Arapahoe, NE. After graduating from Southeast Community College in Beatrice NE with associate degree in crop/livestock production,  he returned to Arapahoe and began farming with his dad and brother in a row crop, cow/calf and swine production operation. Although he is no longer actively involved with livestock production, the business has evolved into a  multi-generational farming operation that now also includes his brother and nephews.

Troy and his wife Tina have three daughters, Olivia, Joslyn and Anna. Along with attending their daughters’ numerous activities, we all enjoy spending time at the lake in the summer and taking Family vacations in the winter. Troy has also been actively involved in the Arapahoe community as a City Councilman and a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Arapahoe.

In addition to real esate sales, Troy also is experienced in farm management and farm consulting.  

Troy received his Real Estate License in 2006 and is looking forward to assisting you with all your real estate needs. 

Logan Woodward Agent/Appraiser/Wyoming Supervising Broker

Logan graduated from Scottsbluff High School and attended the South Dakota School of Mines, Rapid City, South Dakota, as well as Black Hill State University, Spearfish, South Dakota, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Studies. During his time in college, he sold real estate in South Dakota.

He grew up farming in the area on row crop, pivot, and haying operations. Logan enjoys riding side by side in the South Dakota Black Hills with his wife and lake days with his family and friends. Logan is also a leader in his church’s AWANA program. 

Logan specializes in ranches, farms, recreational properties, and country homes & estates.  He is currently licensed in Nebraska and Wyoming, but will be reactivating his South Dakota license in near future."  Logan will be the Supervising Broker in Wyoming for AgTeam Land Brokers.

mailing address: 150455 CR 20 Gering, NE 69341

email address: logan@agteamland.com

Barb Dawson Sales/Business Manager

Barb has always been heavily involved in AgTeam Land Brokers as her husband, Richard Dawson, is owner/broker of United Courtry AgTeam Land Brokers.  Barb works closely with the AgTeam sales team by assisting in all areas of real estate marketing.and real estate closings.

Barb also is owner/broker of Lake & Home Real Estate Agency, LLC. which shares office space with AgTeam Land Brokers, in Lexington NE.   Barb has been in the real estate industry for over 40 years as co-owner and supervising broker with her husband, Richard. They have owned and operated their own real estate agencies since 1978. 

Lake & Home Real Estate Agency specializes in home and cabin sales at Johnson Lake and nearby Plum Creek Canyon.

Barb and her husband have been full time residents of Johnson Lake, NE for 28 years.  They enjoy all the Johnson Lake activities including boating, golf, eagle watching, etc.  

Barb is active in the Nebraska Realtors Association, member of the Greater Mid-Nebraska Board of Realtors, Multiple Listing Service, and the National Realtors Association. She is also a member of the United Methodist Church, PEO, and has been an active member of various other organizations and boards. Barb is the proud mother of three daughters and they blessed her with seven grandchildren.

Barb can be contacted at 800-785-2528 (office) or 308-325-0002 (mobile).