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MWA Vice President Elizabeth Strom Wins Illinois Land Broker of the Year Award

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Murray Wise Associates (MWA) announced today that Vice President Elizabeth Strom was recently recognized as the 2024 Land Broker of the Year by the Illinois chapter of the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), during its annual meeting.

The annual award is selected by peers and acknowledges an RLI member in the state for their professionalism, ethics, market knowledge, client service, and work within the local community.

“Liz embodies all of the qualities the industry prioritizes, and we could not be prouder of her for this well-deserved honor,” said MWA President Eric Sarff. “She has been an invaluable member of our team since she joined us in 2021, and her infectious personality and business know-how have made her a client favorite.”

When accepting the award, Strom thanked her colleagues at MWA for their support every day and the numerous mentors in the industry who have helped her over the years.

Strom serves farmland buyers and sellers across the Midwest, is an Accredited Farm Manager (AFM), and oversees business development for MWA’s farm management division. She serves as President of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and is on the Board of Directors for the Illinois REALTORS® Land Institute. She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois, Iowa and Tennessee, a licensed auctioneer in Illinois, and a licensed drone pilot. Strom grew up on a corn, soybean, and cattle farm in Toulon, Illinois.

MWA, which is headquartered in Champaign and has a satellite office in Clarion, Iowa, is a leading national agricultural real estate auction and brokerage company. The company also provides management services for more than 45,000 acres of farmland assets across the country. MWA was acquired by Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) in November 2021. Additional information: www.murraywiseassociates.com or (800) 607-6888.

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