Northern Trust Names New Head of Agricultural Properties

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust announced today that John Onderdonk has been appointed National Practice Leader of Agricultural Properties. In this role, Onderdonk will oversee a multi-disciplinary group that manages and consults on agricultural properties such as farmland, ranches and timberland for Northern Trust’s clients.

Onderdonk is the latest addition to Northern Trust’s specialized team of trust and estate experts who serve as trustee or executor of unique assets such as real estate, private business interests and oil, gas and renewable energy investments. Onderdonk has two decades of land management experience, including projects involving integrated planning, sustainable building and grid modernization. He is also a fourth-generation California rancher.

“John brings the specialized expertise that owners of agricultural properties need to transition ownership and responsibility of these assets to future generations as part of their overall estate plan,” said Eric Czepyha, Director of Business Services at Northern Trust. “His leadership will be invaluable to clients who wish to preserve the value and legacy of these assets for their families.”

Previously, Onderdonk was the chief sustainability officer and oversaw facilities operations and services at the California Institute of Technology. Earlier in his career, Onderdonk was a southwest regional manager for AIG Environmental, where he developed liability transfer programs for brownfield redevelopment clients. He has also worked as an environmental consultant, helping corporate clients integrate sustainability into their business practices and address environmental regulations.

Onderdonk has a master’s degree from the University of California and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and serves as the president of the One Arroyo Foundation as well as a member of the Shandon-San Juan Water District and the California Cattleman’s Association.

Northern Trust Wealth Management offers holistic wealth management services for affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses. It is recognized for its innovative technology, service excellence and depth of expertise, with over $440 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024. The Northern Trust Company is an Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.

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Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of September 30, 2024, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$17.4 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.6 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit us on northerntrust.com. Follow us on Instagram @northerntrustcompany or Northern Trust on LinkedIn.

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