James W. Erlandson

A.L.C., Certified Appraiser

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EDUCATION

Graduated from Yorkwood High School, Monmouth, IL.
Graduated from University of IL with Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics-Farm Management.

EXPERIENCE

College:

  • University of Illinois Football
  • University of Illinois Northwestern Research Center at Monmouth

Employed at a local bank in Galesburg, Illinois for two and a half years in the Lending Department, leaving as Assistant Vice-President.

Five years as a Farm Management Specialist at a Peoria bank with the responsibility of managing Central Illinois farms and completing farm appraisals for many clients.

Jim joined Green Farm Management Service, Inc. in 1990 as a Farm Manager, Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Insurance Broker and Real Estate Managing Broker. Currently Vice President of Green Farm Management Service, Inc. and President of Paul Farm management, Inc.

SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

  • Advanced Real Estate Appraisal Courses
  • State Certified General Appraiser
  • Illinois Bankers Associating Ag Lending School
  • Real Estate Salesman – Continuing Education Courses
  • Real Estate Broker- Continuing Education Courses
  • Real Estate Appraiser – Continuing Education Courses
  • Real Estate Managing Broker’s License

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • Realtors Land Institute – 2017 President
    • President for two terms (2007-2008)
    • Vice President for two terms (2006-2007)
    • Secretary-Treasurer (2005)
  • A.L.C. (Accredited Land Consultant)
  • American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
  • Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
  • Real Estate Managing Broker License in Illinois and Real Estate Broker License in Iowa
  • Resident Insurance Broker in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Minnesota
  • University of Illinois Alumni Association
  • University of Illinois Varsity “I” Association (Letterman)

ACTIVITIES

  • Past coach for Junior Football League at Elmwood, Illinois
  • Past coach for Little League Baseball at Elmwood, Illinois
  • Judge for FFA Speech Contest at Elmwood, Illinois for ten years.
  • Past coach for Dunlap Recreation Association Basketball League
  • Past Director and Secretary on Junior Football League Board
  • Past Board president for Dunlap Recreation Assocation
  • Dunlap Girls Travel Basketball Coach

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

  • Volunteer Santa Claus for underprivileged children in the Hanna City and Farmington, Illinois area
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