Peoples Company Expands to Colorado with New Land Agent Hire

Ben Gardiner brings 20 years of real estate experience to serve growing client base in the region.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:38pm

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Peoples Company, a national provider of integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions, has hired Ben Gardiner as a land agent in its brokerage and auctions division. Gardiner, who is licensed in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, will be based in Sterling, Colorado, representing Peoples Company's first Colorado-based professional.

Why it matters

Peoples Company's expansion into Colorado with an experienced local agent signals the firm's commitment to growing its presence and serving clients across the region, including Western Nebraska and Kansas. Gardiner's expertise in traditional listings and auction formats positions Peoples Company to offer a wider range of land transaction strategies to agricultural producers, landowners, investors, and estates.

The details

Gardiner brings 20 years of real estate experience to Peoples Company, including 14 years as an appraiser and six years in land sales. He will be based in Sterling, Colorado, and will work with Peoples Company's existing client base in the region while also helping to grow the firm's footprint.

  • Peoples Company has been active in Colorado for many years.
  • Gardiner was hired in April 2026.

The players

Peoples Company

A national provider of integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation.

Ben Gardiner

A land agent hired by Peoples Company to be based in Sterling, Colorado, bringing 20 years of real estate experience including 14 years as an appraiser and six years in land sales.

Steve Bruere

The President of Peoples Company.

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What they’re saying

“With a growing client base in Colorado, and across the region including Western Nebraska and Kansas, Peoples Company made it a priority to deepen our roots with the hiring of an experienced, local professional who brings immense knowledge of the market.”

— Steve Bruere, President of Peoples Company

“I am excited to join Peoples Company's strong team of industry professionals while continuing to provide trusted expertise across Colorado, Western Nebraska, and Kansas.”

— Ben Gardiner, Land Agent, Peoples Company

What’s next

Peoples Company plans to continue expanding its presence in Colorado and the surrounding region by leveraging Gardiner's local expertise and relationships.

The takeaway

Peoples Company's strategic hire of an experienced Colorado-based land agent signals the firm's commitment to growing its footprint and serving clients across the region through a wider range of land transaction services and expertise.