AFM and AFM Real Estate Announce Leadership Transition with Retirement of Fred Sperry and Promotion of Colton Jacobson

Charlotte, NC – AFM and AFM Real Estate announce the retirement of Fred Sperry, Pacific Northwest Real Estate Manager, and his departure after 44 years of dedicated service, and the promotion of Colton Jacobson to Western Real Estate Manager.

Fred has been an integral part of AFM Real Estate since 2022 after the acquisition of his former company, Northwest Forest Properties. His leadership, expertise, and commitment to real estate and forestry have left a lasting impact on the company and its clients.

Stepping into the role of Western Real Estate Manager is Colton Jacobson, who has been with AFM Real Estate for three years and previously served as a Real Estate Salesperson in Oregon. Colton studied Agricultural Science at Oregon State University and is a Licensed Principal Broker in Oregon. He has nearly ten years of experience in land real estate, and he has covered farm, ranch, timber, and transitional land sales throughout western and southern Oregon. His specialty is harvest engineering/managing.

"We are grateful for Fred’s years of service and leadership and wish him the best in retirement," said Dennis Dart, Managing Director, Western Operations. "At the same time, we are excited to welcome Colton into his new role. His expertise and vision will be invaluable as we move forward."

AFM and AFM Real Estate are committed to a seamless leadership transition and look forward to continued success in the Northwest under Colton’s guidance.