Donald Hlava is a Nebraska Sandhills native and remains active in his family’s multi-generational cattle ranching operation. He understands and appreciates the rewards and challenges of life on the land.
He obtained degrees in marketing and professional land management from Chadron State College, Chadron NE, and Western Colorado University, Gunnison CO. While working for Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Colorado, Donald developed an interest for the oil and gas industry which led to him to further his education in lease acquisition, mineral rights and water law at WCU in Gunnison.
Prior to joining United Country AgTeam Land Brokers, Donald worked in Arizona lobbying and advocating for the state’s vital mining industry. Donald enjoys fly fishing and trap shooting.
Donald is a graduate of World Wide College of Auctioneering, Mason City, IA, in 2013. He will be the lead auctioneer for AgTeam’s live auction land sales.
Donald specializes in ranches, farms, recreational properties, and country homes & estates. He is currently licensed in Nebraska but will be adding his South Dakota license in near future.