Consultant Staff
Tina Barrett
Director/Farm Financial Consultant
I am originally from Hordville, Nebraska (North of the Interstate between York and Aurora) where I grew up on a family farm. The operation consists of mostly irrigated corn and soybeans. I certainly learned a lot about the diversity of agriculture when I married a Panhandle native where farming is so much different than where I grew up!
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I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May of 1999 with a degree in Agriculture Economics and an emphasis in Farm and Ranch Management. I started as a consultant with Nebraska Farm Business after graduation and have also been the executive director since 2002. I thoroughly enjoy working with clients all across the state helping to solve their financial needs and best manage their tax liabilities.
My husband, Anthony and I, have been married since 1998 and have four very active girls, Taylor, Natalie, Carly, and Anna at home.
Anthony Barrett
Farm Financial Consultant
I grew up on a cow/calf and dryland grain farm near Harrisburg, NE. My parents are still active in that operation raising wheat, proso millet, corn, and forage crops for haying and grazing. I graduated from UNL in 2000 with a BS in Diversified Agriculture. I started with Nebraska Farm Business, Inc. on a part time basis after I graduated and became a Farm Financial Consultant in November 2002.
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I passed the Enrolled Agent exam in 2009 which allows me to represent clients before the IRS. I currently practice with a full client load offering accounting, tax preparation, W-2 & 1099 preparation, full payroll service, bill pay, and farm financial analysis. NFBI specializes in farm analysis and farm taxation, working with clients throughout the great state of Nebraska.
My wife, Tina, and I are part owners of NFBI. We have four daughters! In our spare time (however much there may be) we love taking road trips and have driven to all 48 lower states with our kids. We also stay busy with school activities and enjoy attending Nebraska volleyball games. I also very much enjoy helping on our family’s farms. Harvest is my favorite time of year and I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to help family, friends, or clients at harvest time. One of my favorite places to be is in the seat of a combine or tractor!
Michelle Seifert
Farm Financial Consultant
I am originally from Steinauer, Nebraska, a small community in the Southeast part of the state. I earned my bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northern Kentucky University, and returned to Nebraska in 2008 when I took a position as a Farm Financial Consultant at Nebraska Farm Business.
I am married with 3 children and 4 grandchildren. In my free time I enjoy hiking, cycling, camping, and sewing.
Gary Bredensteiner
Farm Financial Consultant
In 2002 I retired as director of farm management operations with the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.
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I received my B.S. in agricultural economics from Iowa State University and a M.S. from the University of Nebraska -Lincoln with a major in agricultural economics and a minor in accounting.
In 1989, I completed requirements to practice before the IRS as an enrolled agent. I have worked in the field of agricultural accounting, analysis, and income tax preparation since 1968.
From 1976 to July of 2002, I was the coordinator of the Nebraska Farm Business Association. Over the last 30 plus years, I have worked with Nebraska farmers and ranches to provide financial analysis of their operations.
Jim Stewart
Farm Financial Consultant
My brother and I were charter members of the Nebraska Farm Business Association in 1976. We are the third generation to farm and truck south of Lincoln.
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I received a degree in production agriculture technology from the University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture in Curtis. I have been employed by Nebraska Farm Business since 1986 and I completed requirements to practice before the IRS as an enrolled agent in 1990. I primarily work on tax planning and tax preparation.
My hobbies include flying and skiing.
Alex Medina
Associate Farm Financial Consultant
I am from Fairbury, NE, but moved to Lincoln to pursue my Bachelors degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I was very active in my FFA chapter in high school and then continued my education at UNL as an Agribusiness major. I graduated in December 2017 with a BS in Agribusiness with an emphasis in Banking and Finance.
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In my spare time, I enjoy running, being outside, camping and hiking. I am involved in Block and Bridle where I served as Treasurer in 2016, AgEconomics/Agribusiness Club, where I currently am the Co-Trip Chair Adviser, the Teammates mentoring program, and volunteering at the Child Advocacy Center.
Kylie Abbenhaus
Associate Farm Financial Consultant
I grew up on my family’s farm in Bloomfield, NE, a small town in Northeast Nebraska. I attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where I graduated in May of 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in both Agribusiness and Accounting. I started with Nebraska Farm Business, Inc. in October 2017 as an Associate Farm Financial Consultant.
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In my spare time, I enjoy going back to the farm to spend time with family, cheering on the Huskers, and participating in a variety of sports and outdoor activities.
Bailee Peters
Associate Farm Financial Consultant
I grew up in Firth, Nebraska on an acreage. I showed horses for about 12 years until I attended college. I was very active in FFA through high school, which prompted me to pursue an Ag Degree. I attended Northwest Missouri State University for a year and a half before transferring to UNL, where I graduated in December of 2016 with a degree in Ag Business.
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In my spare time, I love spending time with family and friends, anything outdoors like fishing and 4-wheeling, and attending Husker games during the fall.
Other Support Staff
Robyn Stubbendick
Accounting Specialist
I am originally from Tekamah, Nebraska. Since college my husband and I have lived in Southeast Nebraska where we farm, growing mostly corn and soybeans. We also own and operate a culvert business. I’ve learned various aspects of conservation and farming from growing up with my Dad operating a heavy equipment business, to marrying a farmer and currently serving on my local FSA County Committee. I have worked at Nebraska Farm Business since November of 2014.
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I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Spending time with my family and friends is where I enjoy most of my free time. I serve on Church Council and continue to be involved in 4-H on a county and state level. I also enjoy spending time outdoors, reading and scrap booking.
Carrie Bennett
Accounting Specialist
I have lived in Nebraska my entire life. I was born in Lincoln, grew up in Ceresco and then moved to Lincoln as an adult. I attended Southeast Community College for culinary arts and later changed my work focus to office and clerical. I started with Nebraska Farm Business, Inc. in September as an Accounting Specialist.
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My family and I enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including, but not limited to; camping, kayaking, hunting, fishing and hiking. I am a Husker football fan (of course!) and I frequent games as much as possible. I have 3 wonderful children, 2 girls and 1 boy; ages 20, 18, and 12.
Brad Heinrichs
Crop Insurance Specialist
I grew up on a grain and livestock farm near Carleton, Nebraska. I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness. After college, I was the Communications/Projects Coordinator for the Nebraska Soybean Board for 4 1/2 years.
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In 2009, I partnered with Nebraska Farm Business to start NFB Crop Insurance Inc. and have enjoyed being able to provide the best service to farmer’s and landowner’s risk management strategies. I enjoy not being just “the crop insurance agent”, but also finding unique solutions for our client’s diverse operations and being a part of our customer’s successes.
I am married to my wife, Renae, and have 2 daughters, Ellie (age 4) and Sophia (age 2). I enjoy being a part of all aspects of agriculture and spending time on the farm–working with my family grain farm and small cow-calf operation as well. I also love all things sports related! Go Huskers! Go Royals!
