AARON GRAHAM

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Broker/President
Licensed in IA, KS, MO and NE
Cell: 402-210-5190
Office: 402-932-5499
Fax: 402-932-5475
aaron@nationalland.com

Aaron Graham is the President of National Land Realty (NLR) and is a licensed real estate broker in NE, IA, KS & MO.

Aaron entered the real estate business in 2004, after retiring from a successful NFL career where he played for the Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans.  Since that time, he has brokered over $300,000,000 of land transactions throughout the Midwest, mostly in the farm, ranch and recreational market sectors.  

Aaron has earned the esteemed designation of being an Accredited Land Consultant with the Realtors Land Institute (RLI), which only the best in the land business achieve.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for RLI and also as the Chair on the Future Leaders Committee.  In 2016, RLI presented Aaron with the Rising Star Award, which is awarded to one individual each year for making significant contributions to the land profession and to the Institute. 

Aaron lives in Gretna, NE with his wife, Kim, and their 4 children, Cooper, Baylen, Landrie and Nash.

RYAN SCHROETER

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Land Broker
Licensed in IA, IA and NE
Cell: 402-699-4250
Office: 402-932-5499
Fax: 402-932-5475
rrs@nationalland.com

Ryan Schroeter, Broker for National Land Realty in Nebraska and Iowa, grew up on a farm in Northeastern Nebraska. His father and grandfather instilled his love and respect for the land and for the outdoors in him at a very young age. He has been an avid hunter and fisherman since he was able to carry his own gun and fishing pole. His outdoor passions include upland game, waterfowl, turkey, and big game.  Ryan, his wife Brenda, and their two daughters live in a small rural community between the Elkhorn and Missouri River. He is a 1997 he graduate of the University of Nebraska - Kearney, Nebraska during this same year he received his real estate license. In 2003, Ryan obtained his broker's license. Ryan is an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) through the Realtors Land Institute (RLI) being 1 of the 7 in Nebraska.  His main focus is crop land and recreational properties in Nebraska and Iowa; throughout his years in real estate sales, he has sold row crop farms, recreational/hunting farms, ranches, acreages, development and transitional property. While at National Land Realty, Ryan has received numerous Top Producer awards. He is also a registered appraiser working under Steve Kroeger a Certified General Appraiser and is working on obtaining his Certified General Appraiser license.

NICK BILAVA

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Land Professional
Licensed in NE
Cell: 402-720-8980
Office: 402-932-5499
Fax: 402-932-5475
Nbilava@nationalland.com

Nick grew up in a small community just south of Fremont, NE, and has been around agriculture and recreational land for his entire life. He recently joined National Land Realty as a licensed land professional and has bought, developed, and sold several properties over the years. Nick is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a degree in Marketing. 

Nick and his wife, Mindy, live in Omaha with their three Golden Retrievers. He is an avid hunter of big game, waterfowl, and turkey. When not hunting, Nick enjoys training his retrievers and working on hunting properties. 

JIM FLEISSNER

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Land Professional
Licensed in IA
Cell: 402-740-2558
Office: 402-932-5499
Fax: 402-932-5475
Jfleissner@nationalland.com

Jim Fleissner joined National Land Realty in 2018. Jim has a passion for selling hunting land and understands the dream behind finding the perfect tract of land. Jim received a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Nebraska Omaha and an MBA in business administration and management from Creighton University’s Heider College of Business. He is also a member of Young Professionals Omaha. 

Jim and his wife, Jodi, currently live in Treynor, IA and have three children: Wyatt, Sloane, and Royce. In his free time, Jim enjoys hunting, fishing, and helping his children develop the same love he has for the outdoors.

GARY KOKE

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Land Broker
Licensed in IA, MO and NE
Cell: 402-960-5202
Office: 402-932-5499
Fax: 402-932-5475
Gkoke@nationalland.com

Gary Koke is Associate Broker with National Land Realty. Gary brings 27 years of real estate experience to the company along with a wealth of knowledge in agriculture from his active involvement in grain farming, livestock and some organic farming. Gary is very familiar with the innovative technologies utilized in today’s farming practices.  As with farming, the real estate business has also rapidly evolved, which is why Gary chose National Land Realty and their innovative technology and national marketing presence.

Though his primary interest is in agricultural properties, Gary has experience in marketing a wide variety of properties in Nebraska and Iowa including farms, development tracts, residential & new construction housing, commercial and recreational land. 

Gary and his wife, Daun, grew up in Sarpy County, Nebraska before moving to a farm 23 years ago in Southwest Iowa which is where they currently reside. In their spare time, they enjoy spending time with their five children; Michaela, Joey, Morgan, Jacob and Maggie. 

BILL LANGE

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Land Professional
Licensed in NE
Cell: 402-580-1987
Office: 402-932-5499
blange@nationalland.com

Bill Lange is originally from northeast Nebraska. That is where he grew up on a dairy farm and developed an appreciation for agriculture and being outdoors. After gaining a degree in Ag Economics from the University of Nebraska, Bill got involved in real estate. He became and remains a General Certified Appraiser, with 25+ years in the business. It has given him exposure to many types of property including agricultural, recreational, residential and commercial real estate. Let Bill put his interest and knowledge of real estate to work for you!

MOLLY MCCLURE

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Auctioneer/Land Broker
Licensed in NE
Cell: 402-650-1816
Mollym@nationalland.com

Molly McClure is an Associate Broker and Auctioneer here at National Land Realty. She has been involved with Agricultural Real Estate and Land Management since 2008.  In 2010 she graduated from the World Wide College of Auctioneering, and in 2014 she received her Nebraska Brokers License.

JEFF PHELPS

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Land Broker
Licensed in NE
Cell: 308-250-1465
jphelps@nationalland.com

Jeff Phelps, an Associate Broker for National Land Realty, is a native of Western Nebraska. He grew up farming dry land crops with his father along the Nebraska/Colorado border which gives him a great appreciation for stewardship of the land. Jeff recently retired from Cabela's after a 27 year career with the outdoor gear company. Jeff was instrumental in the success of the Cabela’s Trophy Properties program where he lead the real estate marketing initiatives for ten years and for two years served as the Real Estate Broker for Cabela’s Ventures, Inc. When Jeff isn’t busy working, you will usually find him on the back roads and highways training for his next bicycle race. Jeff is committed to offering superior customer service, honesty, and integrity to every client whether they are looking for their dream recreational property, investing in ag land or looking to sell their current property.

PETE RYERSON

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Land Professional
Licensed in IA
Cell: 402-960-5505
Office: 402-960-5505
Pryerson@nationalland.com

Pete and his wife Karen along with their four children reside in Western Iowa where they enjoy hunting, fishing and all that the great outdoors which Iowa offers. Inheriting a love for hunting and fishing from his father has proven significant to Pete's gratitude and respect for family, farming and wild life management. Pete's experience with Iowa ground provides his clients with a broad range of knowledge when it comes to wildlife habitat, timber management, CRP programs and agricultural cropland. If you are considering the sale or purchase recreational or farm property in Iowa please give Pete a call. He can find the right piece of ground that fits all your income and recreational needs.

GREG SPENCER

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Land Broker
Licensed in IA, MO and NE
Cell: 402-657-1024
Office: 402-932-5499
Fax: 402-932-5475
Gspencer@nationalland.com

As an avid outdoors man and Recreational Real Estate Specialist, Greg Spencer prides himself on finding the Best of the Best for his clients. Touring properties throughout the Midwest has given him the eye for finding exceptional hunting and recreational tracts. He caters to clients by seeking the ideal properties to pursue their hunting and income needs. His 40 years of hunting for land gives him the edge to spot the characteristics of appealing recreational real estate. He is also actively involved in habitat restoration, game management and is a founder of the Quail Unlimited Chapter in Council Bluffs. Give Greg a call to explore the outstanding recreational real estate opportunities offered in Iowa & Nebraska and Missouri.

TYLER VAN MEETEREN

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Director of GIS Services
Licensed in
Fax: 864-331-1610
TylerV@nationalland.com

STEVE VAN RIPER

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Wildlife Habitat Consultant
Licensed in
Cell: 402-889-0365
Svanriper@nationalland.com

Steve Van Riper is a Natural Resource Consultant who has been working with landowners to improve and protect the natural resources on their property for the last 39 years. Whether you are interested in woodland, prairie, wetland, pond and/or lake habitats, Steve has the background and experience to work with you to effectively manage your property. By implementing the \"best management practices\" that your property calls for, you can be assured that you will get the most out of your land! Having worked for the U.S. Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, the Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 8 different states, Steve has gained considerable insight on how to manage native habitats. In addition, he has worked with many state and federal conservation programs and is available to assist you, the landowner, on how to enhance, improve and protect the natural resources on your property. With Steve\'s knowledge and many years of expertise, he is excited to work with you to accomplish your goals and make your vision of your land come true.