BRADY MICHAEL STANFORD
Memphis
Summary
Dynamic leader in agriculture with a strong focus on farm management and strategic acquisitions. Successfully managed over $400 million in US farmland transactions while optimizing operational efficiencies across 26,125 acres. Strong background in investor relations, with proven ability to drive organizational growth and sustainability initiatives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Mid South Region
Goldcrest Farm Trust
Memphis
06.2016 - Current
- Led acquisition, due diligence, and closing of $400mm+ in US farmland, contributing to portfolio expansion.
- Performed $5mm+ in capex projects including storage facilities, irrigation, and drainage control.
- Manage 26,125 acres in the Mid-South region.
- Facilitated monthly meetings with REIT investors to review performance and budget status of farms in portfolio.
- Led strategic planning for organizational growth and sustainability initiatives.
- Streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness across multiple projects.
President and Managing Partner
OTR Capital Partners, LLC
Memphis
VP Fixed Income
Duncan-Williams, Inc
Memphis
- Worked with banks, pension funds, and institutional investors with investment to their portfolio.
Vice President
Regions Morgan Keegan
Memphis
- Managing 60mm in assets focusing on wealth management for high net worth individuals.
Commodity Trading Specialist
Citi Smith Barney
Memphis
- Managed risk for grain elevators, ethanol plants, and farm operators on day‐to‐day basis.
- Managed risk for farmers and end users by implementing futures and options positions.
- Worked with producers to help them hedge their risk on a yield and acreage basis.
Real Estate Trust Administrator
Regions
Birmingham
- I provided analytical support for the alternative investment division.
- Focusing on real estate investment opportunities within the banks trust department.
Education
B.S - Banking and Finance
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12-2004
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS01-2002
Skills
- Portfolio and finance management
- Proposals and presentations
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Performance data analysis
- Financial analysis
- Asset management
- Real estate investment
- Investor relations
Additional Information
- QUALIFICATIONS , Series 3 License‐Futures and Commodities Representative Series 7 License‐General Securities Representative Series 63 License‐Uniform State Law Series 66 License‐Investment Adviser Representative
Timeline
Vice President Mid South Region
Goldcrest Farm Trust
06.2016 - Current
President and Managing Partner
OTR Capital Partners, LLC
VP Fixed Income
Duncan-Williams, Inc
Vice President
Regions Morgan Keegan
Commodity Trading Specialist
Citi Smith Barney
Real Estate Trust Administrator
Regions
B.S - Banking and Finance
Delta State University
Mississippi State University