Initiates

Initiates – Fall 2025

Austin Lankey #928 is a sophomore and is majoring in Construction Management with
a minor in Business. Austin is originally from Sauk City, Wisconsin. He enjoys hunting,
fishing, weightlifting, and showing livestock through 4-H and FFA. Austin joined AGR to
meet new people and follow in the footsteps of his brother and friends.

Luke Hand #929 is a freshman and is majoring in Engineering Technology
Management with a minor in Agriculture and Applied Engineering Technology
Management. Luke is originally from Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. He enjoys showing
beef cattle, playing sports, and being involved in FFA. Luke joined AGR to be around
others with similar interests and values.

Jacob Schley #930 is a freshman and is majoring in Agricultural Technology and
Equipment Management. Jacob is originally from Clintonville, Wisconsin. He enjoys
hunting, fishing, and working on a neighbor’s farm. Jacob joined AGR after visiting with
his brother and connecting with the members.

Derek Schwartzlow #931 is a freshman and is majoring in Agribusiness and Dairy
Science. Derek is originally from Monticello, Wisconsin. He enjoys bowhunting, playing
guitar, fishing, and working for Monroe Surge. Derek joined AGR to find a college
version of the FFA community he loved.

Ashton Brusveen #932 is a freshman and is majoring in Agricultural Business. Ashton
is originally from Cambria, Wisconsin. He enjoys hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and
farming. Ashton joined AGR after hearing from many alumni that it would be a great
opportunity.

Payton Bunger #933 is a freshman and is majoring in Soil and Crop Science. Payton is
originally from Whitewater, Wisconsin. He enjoys showing livestock, doing custom hay
work, and was active in 4-H and FFA. Payton joined AGR for the networking and strong
community of brothers who share his values.

Kurt Zimmerman #934 is a freshman and is majoring in Soil and Crop Science with a
focus in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology. Kurt is originally from Camargo, Illinois. He
enjoys running, skiing, and spending time with family, and is active in the UWP crops
team and agronomy club. Kurt joined AGR to build connections and follow in the
footsteps of his father and brother.

Otto Schultz #935 is a freshman and is majoring in Agricultural Business. Otto is
originally from Amherst, Wisconsin. He enjoys hunting, waterskiing, and showing pigs
and ducks, and helps on his grandpa’s beef farm. Otto joined AGR for the brotherhood
and the connections it would bring.

Owen Oppriecht #936 is a freshman and is majoring in Animal Science-
Comprehensive. Owen is originally from Eastman, Wisconsin. He enjoys hunting,
showing livestock, and working on his family’s third-generation beef farm. Owen joined
AGR to connect with humble, hardworking men in agriculture.

Tyler Athorp #937 is a freshman and is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Tyler is
originally from Mosel, Wisconsin. He enjoys hunting, running, and volunteering as a firefighter. Tyler joined AGR after hearing about it from an alumnus and wanted to meet
others with similar backgrounds.

Drew Eilers #938 is a freshman and is majoring in Agricultural Business with a focus in
Soil and Crop Science. Drew is originally from Reinbeck, Iowa. He enjoys farming,
football, fishing, and growing and selling sweet corn. Drew joined AGR to build
connections and be part of a supportive group.

Ben Johnson #939 is a freshman and is majoring in Agribusiness. Ben is originally
from Lavalle, Wisconsin. He enjoys farming, hunting, and fishing while working on his
family’s farm in Baraboo. Ben joined AGR for the friendly community and the
opportunities it offers.

Wyatt Firkus #940 is a freshman and is majoring in Civil Engineering. Wyatt is originally
from Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He enjoys golfing, playing pool and Ping-Pong, and video games. Wyatt joined AGR to become closer to the brothers and be more involved in the fraternity.