Our Team

Michael Sharpe, Owner and Certified General Appraiser

Mike is originally from Lewis County where he was born and raised just outside of Ewing on a row crop, Pioneer Hi-Bred Seed business, and Black Angus Cow/Calf operation. He graduated from Highland High School in Ewing and then the University of Missouri with a double major in Ag Economics and General Ag.

Mike interned with Boyd Harris (AgriLand Appraisal Group) out of Centralia, MO performing strictly farm appraisals and working up comparison sales. Mike became certified general in 2007 and has been working in northern Missouri, West Central Illinois, and southeast Iowa since then.

Certified General Appraiser in Missouri and Illinois

Designation: Certified General Real Property Appraiser

Regions Served: Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa

Educational Background:

  • Double Major in Agricultural Economics and General Agriculture from University of Missouri-Columbia - 2004

  • Highland High School (Ewing, Missouri) - 2000

Professional Experience:

  • Ag Appraiser for AgriLand Appraisal Group - January 2004 - present

Responsibilities:

  • Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (focus on Agricultural Properties)

Professional Accomplishments:

  • Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow Program

  • Certified General Appraiser License - 2004

  • 2009 Platinum Club for Pioneer Hi-Bred

  • 2012 Pacesetters Club for Pioneer Hi-Bred

  • 2013 - 360 Champion for Pioneer Hi-Bred

Mike specializes in farm and land appraisals and also commercial appraisals when requested. Mike and his wife (LeAnn) have owned and operated their business since 2005.

Elizabeth Hopke

Elizabeth Hopke started working at Sharpe Ag Services in September 2013. She received her Associate Degree at Moberly Area Community College in Mexico, MO and attended Community R-VI High School and grade school at St. Brendan School in Mexico, Missouri.

Her position at Sharpe Ag Services entails accompanying staff on appraisal inspections, assisting with appraisals, and working in the office to keep us operating efficiently and staying organized.