Brokers and Associates of Pearson Real Estate
John Pearson | Theo Hirshfeld | Jerry Kaufmann | Bill Welles | Bob Turnbull | Cheryl Summer | Jerry Cundall | John Gammon | Anne Patik
JOHN D. PEARSON
Responsible Broker
BROKERAGE OWNER | RANCH BROKER
WYOMING STOCKGROWERS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
WYOMING BEEF COUNCIL MANAGER | FARM & RANCH OWNER
As a life-long "Wyoming-ite", John D. Pearson has spent his life immersed either in the ownership & operation of farms & ranches, or in the brokerage of farm and ranch properties. After receiving his Master's Degree from the University of Wyoming, John partnered in several farm and ranch operations located in Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska.
John has been a licensed, full-time ranch broker for 31 years. After learning the ranch brokerage business with Lowham and Associates, John established Pearson Real Estate Co., Inc. in 1991.
Accredited Land Consultant
In 1991 John was conferred the designation of ALC by the Realtors® Land Institute, the land brokers' arm of the National Association of Realtors®. The ALC designation is conferred only to those professionals that complete a rigorous education program, have a proven track record of transaction performance, and demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
Other Involvements and Interests:
- Denver Federal Reserve Board of Directors (5 years)
- Lake DeSmet Conservation District Board (12 years)
- Past President Wyoming Realtors® Land Institute
- Licensed in Wyoming (#717) and Montana (#7813)
THEO B. HIRSHFELD
Associate Broker
Wyoming Certified General Appraiser
RANCH, FARM, RECREATIONAL, & COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES APPRAISER | RANCH BROKER | INTERNATIONAL MARKETS DEVELOPMENT | SEED & GRAIN SALES | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | RANCH HAND
Theo has a global background that includes farming and ranching in both Africa and Wyoming; development of coffee, vanilla and cashews markets in Indonesia as part of the United Nations Development Program; and property management. Theo began his education at the Royal Agricultural College in the United Kingdom and completed his Masters Degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Arizona in Tuscon. Theo has been a licensed ranch broker and appraiser since 1991.
Theo has acheived the General Appraiser certification proving his expertise and qualifications to appraise ranch lands, farms, recreational properties, commercial properties, investment properties in addition to homes and residences. Please see TBH Appraisal Co. for more information.
Other Involvements and Intersests:
- Buffalo Kiwanis Club
- Wyoming Certified Real Estate Appraiser Board - (7 Years of Service)
- Wyoming Certified General Appraiser (Permit #226)
- Montana Certified General Appraiser (Permit #375)
- Licensed in Wyoming (#1782)
JERRY KAUFMANN
Sales Associate
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BILL WELLES
Sales Associate
RANCH SALES | RANCH OWNER/OPERATOR - MONTANA & WYOMING
Bill's love of land, animals and conservation evolved while growing up on his family's farm in northeastern Pennsylvania. After serving in the U.S. Army/Ordnance Corps in Europe, Bill studied Wildlife Biology at the University of Montana and spent time working on several cattle ranches. Following his dream, he re-built a small mountain ranch west of Philipsburg, traded up to a ranch north of Sheridan, WY and eventually moved to a larger range operation in Powder River country east of Buffalo, WY.
Bill's education background in wildlife and his common sense application of Holistic Resource Management (HRM) helped him to improve land resources and wildlife habitat throughout his thirty years as a landowner/manager.
Wyoming Ag in the Classroom
Bill has been a board member of Wyoming Ag in the Classroom (WAIC) since 2003. WAIC is a leading source for agriculture and natural resource education. Today, Wyoming Ag in the Classroom provides education materials, sponsors an annual student bookmark contest, and provides teacher training.
Other Involvements and Interests:
- Water and Waste Advisory Board - Chairman
- Jim Gatchell Museum Association - Board Member
- Wyoming Stockgrowers Association - Member
- Wyoming Farm Bureau - Member
- Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts - Member
- Licensed in Wyoming (#5015)
- Licensed in Montana (#13862)
BOB TURNBULL
Sales Associate
RANCH SALES | CATTLE BUYER | PROPERTY LEASE SUPERVISOR
Bob is a Kansas native and has owned, leased, and managed ranch lands in Montana and Colorado for many years. Having also been a long-time cattle buyer and supervisor of property leases, Bob's extensive knowledge of ranch lands, cattle and horses gives him a leg up in the ranch brokerage business.
Other Involvements and Interests:
- Self-employed Cattle Buyer - Turnbull Livestock, Billings, MT
- Cattle Buyer, Property Lease Supervisor, Livestock Healthcare Maintenance - Associated with Les Maxfield, Torrington Livestock
- Graduate of Connole-Morton Real Estate School
- Licensed in Montana (#12850) and Wyoming (#10263)
CHERYL L. SUMMER
Sales Associate
RANCH SALES | RANCHHAND | RISK MANAGEMENT - GRAINS | STREAM BIOLOGIST | WILDLIFE TOXICOLOGIST & RESEARCHER | CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMER | FAMILY BEEF, DAIRY, GRAIN FARMER
Having grown up on a family dairy farm in Michigan, Cheryl learned early the value of hard work, the importance of land stewardship and a love for all things outdoors. With degrees in Fisheries and Wildlife Management and Wildlife Toxicology from Michigan State University, Cheryl worked as a stream biologist and a field researcher studying toxicology-related effects in bird populations of the Great Lakes region and remote Midway Island. Seizing an opportunity to move west, Cheryl moved to Wyoming in 2000 with an innovative agribusiness technology firm. She has worked on several ranches and has working experience with large ranching operations.
Wyoming Leadership Education and Development
Cheryl recently graduated from the 10th Class of The Wyoming L.E.A.D. program. Sponsored by the Wyoming Business Council-Agribusiness Division and the Wyoming Agricultural Leadership Council, L.E.A.D. is an agricultural leadership program with the mission of developing informed, motivated and effective rural leaders that will speak and act on behalf of agriculture and Wyoming's communities. Those selected for the program benefit from seminars and networking opportunities around the state of Wyoming, in Washington, D.C., and on an international agriculture tour. 
Other Involvements and Interests:
- Johnson County Search and Rescue - Member
- Organic Growers of Michigan and Organic Crop Improvement Association - Past Producer
- Michigan Agricultural Stewardship Association - Past President
- Licensed in Wyoming (#11549) and Montana (#16986)
JERRY CUNDALL
Sales Associate
RANCH SALES | FARM & RANCH OWNER | FARM & RANCH MANAGER | COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION | MINE EQUIPMENT REPAIR
Jerry Cundall is a Wheatland, Wyoming native and the fourth generation involved in agriculture. As a graduate of the University of Wyoming with a BS degree in Farm and Ranch Management and Ag Business Jerry returned to the family ranch, raising commercial and registered Hereford, horses, hay, corn , small grains and four great kids. After down sizing in the late 80’s Jerry and family moved to Marion, Montana to manage a 950 cow/calf operation for 7 years until it was sold to the US government for a Wildlife refuge. Jerry and family then returned to Wheatland where he and three sons started a construction business, building mostly in rural areas for ranchers and farmers. Jerry and Sherma enjoy their small cattle and horse operation.
Other Involvements and Interests:
- Water and Soil Conservation Board-16 years
- Laramie Peak Stockgrowers
- Wyoming Stockgrowers Association - Member
- American Quarter Horse Association - Member
- Licensed in Wyoming (#4866)
"My passion lies with the land and its production. A lifetime of personal experience has given me a deep understanding of all aspects involved in land ownership."
JOHN GAMMON
Associate Broker
RANCH & RECREATION SALES | RANCH CO-OWNER & MANAGER | RETAIL STORE SALES & CO-OWNER 1992-2002 | INSURANCE AGENT & ADJUSTER 1989-1991 | BANKER 1979-1989
A Wyoming native who grew up on the historic TA Ranch near Buffalo, John is a seasoned real estate broker with experience in the fields of banking, insurance and retail. As a member of a pioneer Johnson County ranching family, John continues to co-own and manage a family ranch near Arvada, Wyoming. Licensed in both Wyoming and Montana, John’s agricultural background, continued involvement in ranching, and experience in other business fields, give him the expertise and knowledge necessary to assist clients with all types of real estate transactions.
Other Involvements and Interests:
- Johnson County Search and Rescue - Retired, 30+ Years of Service
- Buffalo Golf Club - Past President
- Johnson County Economic Development, Board of Directors, 15+ Years of Service
- Buffalo Kiwanis Club, Past President, Vice President, & Secretary-Treasurer
- Gatchell Museum Association, Inc. - Past President
- Licensed in Wyoming (#4788) and Montana (#14242)
ANNE PATIK
Office Manager
Anne has been with the office for over 13 years and will be happy to direct your calls and take your messages.
