Our Team

At Frahm Farmland, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Each member of our team brings deep expertise, hands-on experience, and a personal commitment to the land, with many also owning and operating farmland themselves.

This shared perspective shapes how we make decisions, care for the soil, and partner with landowners. Together, we combine the scale and resources of a large operation with the values, dedication, and collaborative spirit of a close-knit farming community.

Lon Frahm

Owner and Chief Executive Officer

  • Lon holds bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Agricultural Economics, as well as a Master of Agribusiness from Kansas State University. He has completed extensive leadership and executive education, including Kansas Ag and Rural Leadership, Leadership Kansas, the Executive Program for Agricultural Producers through Texas A&M University, and a Harvard Agribusiness seminar.

    In 2009, Lon was named Farm Journal’s Top Producer of the Year and has since been a frequent speaker at agricultural, educational, and business forums. He has also served on several civic and industry boards, including Midwest Energy, High Plains Public Radio, the Thomas County Historical Society, Groundwater Management District No. 4, and Citizens Medical Center.

    As CEO, Lon sets the vision for Frahm Farmland, with an emphasis on building a strong leadership team, fostering long-term relationships, and creating opportunities for those within the organization to grow alongside the operation.

David Denneler

Chief Operations Officer

  • As Chief Operations Officer, David oversees day-to-day business operations, including personnel management, grain marketing, and the procurement of seed and crop inputs. His steady leadership and institutional knowledge have played a key role in the farm’s expansion and operational consistency over multiple decades.

    David has completed the Executive Program for Agricultural Producers at Texas A&M University and the Management and Strategic Thinking program through Kansas State University. In addition to his role at Frahm Farmland, he is also a landowner, bringing a practical owner’s perspective to operational and business decisions.

Conner McCollum

Chief Financial Officer

  • He earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in Applied Economics from Montana State University.

    Prior to joining Frahm Farmland, Conner worked with Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA), where he developed deep experience in financial analysis, benchmarking, and decision support for agricultural operations.

    At Frahm Farmland, Conner is integral to capital planning, financial modeling, lender relations, and strategic decision-making. He is also a landowner, reinforcing the shared ownership mindset and long-term perspective that defines the organization.

Christian Wilson

President

  • He earned his undergraduate degree in Agribusiness from Fort Hays State University and later completed the Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program at Kansas State University.

    Over time, Christian’s role has evolved from hands-on field responsibilities into a leadership position focused on the farm’s business and strategic direction. As President, his work centers on evaluating input economics, participating in grain marketing decisions, and helping guide long-term operational and financial planning.

    Christian has served on the Pheasants Forever board and the Midwest Energy board, reflecting his engagement with both agriculture and the broader rural community.

    He is also a landowner, bringing an owner’s perspective to his leadership and reinforcing the shared investment and stewardship mindset that defines the Frahm Farmland team.

Jason Schielke

Field Operations & Information Technology Team Lead

  • Jason leads field operations while also overseeing information technology systems across the farm, including communications infrastructure, operational software, and evaluation of emerging technologies. He has been involved in numerous infrastructure and systems projects and continues to support harvest operations.

    Jason is also a landowner, providing an owner-operator perspective that informs both operational and technology-related decisions.

Robert Bell

Infrastructure & Maintenance Team Lead

  • As Infrastructure and Maintenance Team Lead, Robert manages electrical systems, facility upkeep, and safety training. He is OSHA-certified and has completed the Certified Employee Training Program, providing safety education for employees and contractors.

    Robert is also a landowner and actively farms, bringing practical experience and accountability to the infrastructure and maintenance decisions he oversees.

Jenson Schoenfeld

Crop Health Coordinator

  • Jenson holds a degree in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University and brings a strong understanding of agronomy, chemistry, and crop health to his role. His work emphasizes precision, consistency, and responsible application practices.

    Jenson is also a landowner, contributing an owner’s mindset to the care and management of the crops he oversees.

Mike Brocklehurst

Scale & Logistics Operations

  • Mike supports a broad range of farm operations, with primary responsibility for scale house and grain logistics. His role is central to the accuracy, efficiency, and coordination of grain movement across the farm.

    Raised on a large-scale ranch in Zimbabwe, Mike brings a background rooted in agriculture. He is also a landowner, reflecting his long-term commitment to farming and the operation.

Baker Bugbee

Irrigation Manager

  • As Irrigation Manager, Baker oversees the farm’s center-pivot irrigation systems, managing both physical infrastructure and electronic monitoring across the operation. His role focuses on system performance, coordination, and long-term reliability as the farm continues to expand.

    Beyond irrigation, Baker is responsible for Frahm Farmland’s website and digital presence, assists with landlord relations, and coordinates internal events and team activities. He also supports operations during peak seasons, including trucking and harvest logistics.

    In 2020, Baker spoke at the Top Producer Conference in Chicago as part of a collaborative presentation highlighting Frahm Farmland’s employee retention and organizational culture. He has completed the Executive Program for Agricultural Producers (TEPAP) through Texas A&M University and is active with the local Groundwater Management District.

    Baker is also a landowner, reinforcing the farm’s long-term, owner-operator mindset and commitment to stewardship.

Brian Weis

Facilities and Maintenance

  • With strengths in carpentry and electrical work, Weis also contributes extensively across plumbing, concrete work, dirt work, painting, welding, and general construction—supporting ongoing improvements and infrastructure development throughout the operation.

    In addition to his facilities and maintenance responsibilities, Weis remains involved in seasonal operations and continues to drive truck during harvest, bringing decades of hands-on experience to the field.

    He is also a landowner, maintaining an active personal connection to production agriculture alongside his work at Frahm Farmland.

Keith Graham

Fleet and Equipment Maintenance

  • His experience began early, assisting with truck maintenance and repairs, and continued as he became the primary mechanic for his family’s trucking company in Denver.

    At Frahm Farmland, Keith is responsible for maintaining the mechanical functionality and reliability of the farm’s trucking fleet. He also supports field operations as needed, including operating combines, sprayers, and grain carts during harvest.

    Keith is a landowner, providing an owner’s perspective to the work he manages and reinforcing the shared investment in the farm held across the team.

Casey Vandike

Equipment and Field Operations

  • He completed formal training as a John Deere technician and worked in equipment service before joining the operation.

    At Frahm Farmland, Casey operates equipment and supports field operations while also contributing to equipment maintenance and repair. His technical skillset and versatility make him a dependable resource across a wide range of farm activities.

    Casey is working toward establishing his own land ownership, reflecting the farm’s culture of shared investment, stewardship, and long-term commitment to agriculture.

Kyler Beck

Applications and Facilities Support

  • Originally from Nebraska, he brings hands-on experience in millwright work along with a strong aptitude for equipment maintenance and problem-solving.

    At Frahm Farmland, Kyler operates sprayers and supports the upkeep of farm facilities, with particular focus on the grain-handling site. His technical ability and willingness to take on varied responsibilities make him a valuable contributor to both field and operational functions.

    Kyler plans to pursue land ownership in the future, reflecting the farm’s culture of shared investment and long-term commitment to the land.