Justin's life-long desire has always been to be part of the farming operation. In 1996 after graduating early from Illinois State University with a B.S. in Agri-Business, Justin became a partner
in the operation.
Justin's interest in technology and knowledge of agri-business keeps us abreast of the latest innovations in farming practices. He keeps extensive and accurate records for each field from the
time the crop is planted until the time it is harvested. Justin's innate ability to problem-solve maintenance issues with equipment allows Heritage Family Farms' equipment to function at maximum
efficiency. Justin served on the
Illinois Farm Bureau State Young Leaders Committee and is a past president of the Young
Leaders Committee.
Justin is a drainage commissioner for a rural township and serves on the local Ag Center board. He was just elected to the Douglas County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and graduated in the 2012
class of the
Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation. Justin has also served on various committees for his
church.
Monica holds an M.S. in Speech/Language Pathology from Illinois State University which was earned in 1999. Monica has held many leadership roles at United Methodist Church and has been a youth
group leader for over 13 years. Monica is currently serving on the CUSD 305 Board of Education, holds leadership roles in Boy Scouts of America Troop 74 and is a leader for the Atwood Hammond
Prairie Dogs 4-H Club. Monica is the office manager at the farm.
Justin and Monica have three children, Makenna, Jace and Beau.