About
With over 22 years of agri-business experience both domestically & internationally, Jon Fisher is uniquely suited to handle your farm ground, commercial, and residential housing needs. Jon is extremely well connected within both the agricultural community, as well as Champaign County. Let Jon’s years of experience be an asset for your real estate needs!
Jon Fisher was raised on a 5 generation family farm just south of Champaign, IL.
He attended Unity High School where he was voted Senior class president. Jon also participated in sports and musicals in high school.
Jon attended the University of Illinois after graduating from Unity High School. Jon majored in agricultural economics…however the majority of his classes were geared towards advertising and marketing. Jon was elected as one of the four freshman representatives to the University of Illinois ag council.
Jon started a swine genetic company his senior year in college. This company grew into a business that sold product into all 50 states and 15 countries…amassing a customer base in excess of 20,000 customers. Jon appeared in Newsweek magazine, cover of the Washington Post, cover of The New York Times, and even had the New York Times “Quote of the day” back in January of 2008.
After 22 years of business, Jon found himself burnt out and wanting to tackle new opportunities in life. Jon closed down the genetic business on June 1st, 2017. Jon became a licensed realtor in November of 2017 and is overjoyed to once again look forward to going to work every morning.
Jon is a single dad to two amazing kids. His oldest, Jonathon is 22 years old and attending Illinois State University where he is majoring in communications. His youngest, Reagan is 12 years old and attending middle school where she enjoys playing softball & volleyball with her friends.
Jon is a HUGE Chicago Cub fan (but will gladly represent fans of other teams as clients!) Jon and his family also attend almost all of the University of Illinois Football and Basketball games (even when they aren’t very good.) Jon’s happy place is Hilton Head Island, and he hopes to reside there sometime after he becomes an empty nester. Jon is also the radio play-by-play announcer for the University of Illinois men’s basketball team! Go Prairie Stars!