Farmers National Company, the leading provider of landowner services in the nation, has announced the addition of Jim Ferguson to their team. Ferguson, a skilled auctioneer and real estate sales professional from Illinois, joins the company as a Relationship Executive/Real Estate Sales.
Ferguson’s expertise in farmland transactions stems from his experience in both real estate sales and farm management since 2017. He has a deep understanding of the market from both the seller and buyer perspectives, allowing him to effectively navigate complex transactions. “With a deep understanding of the farmland real estate market, I excel in working with a diverse range of clients, including landowners, farmers, and investors. My experience spans many facets of the industry, from transactions to acquisitions and leasing. I excel in building strong relationships, negotiating favorable terms, clearly communicating complex details, comprehensive diligence, and serving the unique needs of my clients,” Ferguson shared.
Prior to his real estate career, Ferguson served as a special federal officer and detective with the Normal Police Department for 16 years. He is also a graduate of the Missouri Auction School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois State University. His impressive background includes experience playing college football for both Illinois State University and the University of Illinois.
Ferguson expressed his enthusiasm for joining Farmers National Company: “I am thrilled to join Farmers National Company officially. I am excited to work alongside the talented team at Farmers National Company and contribute to their continued success in the industry.”
In his new role, Ferguson will focus on cultivating strong relationships with clients, prospects, and businesses across multiple business lines. He will also be a key resource for clients navigating farmland real estate transactions. Nick Westgerdes, Area Vice President—East-Central Area for Farmers National Company, expressed his confidence in Ferguson’s abilities: “His internal drive, relationship building, and technical abilities are second to none in the industry. Jim brings to FNC a wealth of experience and knowledge of Illinois agriculture that will benefit our clients and fellow employee-owners.”
Ferguson will be based out of his Bloomington office in the Downs / LeRoy area. He and his wife, Laura, share two children, Hoyt and Hadley, and enjoy spending time on their family farm.
Ferguson’s dedication to client service is evident in his commitment to leveraging the diverse business lines offered by Farmers National Company: “I am eager to continue assisting clients by leveraging the diverse business lines that Farmers National Company offers. Being part of the Farmers National Company team equips me with invaluable tools and resources, enabling me to deliver the highest level of service to clients. I am particularly enthusiastic about building a broad range of relationships, from individual clients to capital investors, ensuring that every client’s unique needs are met with expertise and dedication.”
Farmers National Company, an employee-owned enterprise, is recognized as the leading provider of landowner services in the United States. The company manages over 5,000 farms and ranches across 30 states, encompassing more than 2 million acres. In the past five years alone, Farmers National Company has facilitated the sale of 4,650 properties (including 1,640 at auction) and more than $3.25 billion in real estate. Their comprehensive services include energy management, appraisals, insurance, hunting lease management, forest management, FNC Ag Stock, consultations, and collateral inspections. For more information about Farmers National Company and their services, visit www.FarmersNational.com.
