Dirk van Reenen Sr.
Realty: 806-680-1BUY Auction: 806-680-1YES Mobile: 806-346-3583 Email: dirk@usalandandranch.com |
DIRK VAN REENEN SR.
CEO, Founder REALTOR®, Auctioneer, Ringman Dirk is the founder and CEO of USA Land and Ranch, LLC of Amarillo, TX. He is the supervising agent of the company and manages several other entrepreneurial ventures. Dirk is also owner of Caprock Auction Group, headquartered in Amarillo, TX. After completion of Agricultural school and military duty in South Africa Dirk worked on a kibbutz in Ayelet HaShahar, Israel. He traveled Europe and briefly worked in England then worked in Minnesota. Returning to SA, Dirk farmed and ranched for 20 years before relocating to Texas. Dirk managed a farming operation, fertilizer and chemical application business, and grain elevator for four years at which time he then became the General Manager to Bowen Ranches of Texas for 14 years. During his time in this position it was one of his functions to locate and purchase good properties with potential and then remodel the properties for full production before sale. Dirk began working with Caprock Realty of Amarillo in 2013 and currently brokers with Paul Harmon of Lubbock, TX. "I am proud to represent many fine properties on behalf of the sellers and also being able to represent many buyers to locate the exact property that they want to buy. I look forward to be given the chance to be of service to any seller and buyer." |
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KIM KRAAIER
Controller - Finance and Business Operations Kim is the leader of the finance and operations sectors of USA Land and Ranch, LLC and the Caprock Auction Group. Her professional experience includes Fortune 500 enterprises, start-up companies, and public and private entities. Her expertise lies in business and operations management with a focus in accounting, finance, compliance, systems implementation, software migration, process improvement and business growth acceleration. Kim has been in the Amarillo area since 2015, originally hailing from Colorado. Her passion lies in lifelong learning and continuous self-improvement. To date, she has earned three undergraduate degrees and two graduate degrees. She is currently pursuing a MBA in General Business and a PhD in Performance Psychology. Striving for a positive attitude is key to every success in life. Kim's goal is to impact companies and individuals alike by helping them achieve their goals. Regardless of the industry, people can always use positivity in their work and their lives. "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." ~Steve Jobs |
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TRENT JONES
Auctioneer, Bid Assistant Trent was born and raised in Amarillo where he has spent his entire life. He is passionate about the people and the land of the Texas Panhandle. Shortly after graduating high school, Trent attended two trade schools; the first specializing in welding and the second in horseshoeing. He has used these skills to help build many equestrian and agricultural facilities around the panhandle and take care of horses in the Amarillo area. He considers the work ethic he learned from these trades as his most valuable asset. He has been employed at the Pantex Plant since 2001 where he currently works as a Manager in Manufacturing. Trent recently graduated from Americas Auction Academy in January 2019 and received his auctioneering license in March 2019. He graduated from the Professional Ringmen’s Institute in May 2019. He is currently studying to pass the Texas Real Estate Exam and is looking forward to using these newly acquired skills to help grow the client base in the farm and ranch land sector. When not spending time with his beautiful wife and kids, Trent enjoys team roping, bird hunting, and helping out friends and family with various ranch activities. |
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KEVIN BAKER
Bid Assistant Kevin's professional background includes leading dynamic sales departments in the equipment manufacturing field. Major focus is on company consultation, primarily in the construction, oil & gas, and agricultural fields. Growing up in the farm and ranch community of Spearman, Texas, Kevin learned the value of hard work and helping others. Throughout school, he spent his spare time working at the Case IH Dealership, developing his knowledge of sales and agriculture. Kevin attended West Texas A&M University where he obtained a degree in Business Administration, emphasizing Finance, Management, and Marketing. Currently studying for the Texas Real Estate exam, Kevin plans to be a licensed agent in 2019 and join USA Land and Ranch's real estate firm focusing on representing buyers and sellers in farm, ranch, and recreational land acquisitions. Kevin is also a graduate of the Professional Ringmen's Institute in May of 2019 and he plans to also become a licensed auctioneer. Keeping with the value of customer focus, Kevin is very excited to learn the real estate and auction industries to partner with clients in order to achieve their goals. |
