Emmanuel Benjamin

Emmanuel oversees the firm’s apple, cherry, and wine grape investment platforms. In this role, he partners closely with acquisitions, portfolio management, and farm management teams to implement investment strategies, optimize asset performance, and create long-term value for the firm’s clients. Prior to his current role, he served as an Asset Manager responsible for property budgeting, crop marketing, and lease administration. He began his career with the firm as an Investment Analyst, where he supported the underwriting and evaluation of agricultural acquisitions. Emmanuel grew up in the farming community of Modesto in California’s Central Valley. Emmanuel holds the AFM designation with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

• Education: B.A., Communications, University of California, Davis; Master of Arts, Theology, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
  
• Joined the company: 2009, 2017
  
• Started career: 2008