Our Team
Brian Anderson
President
Brian attended college at Fresno State where he obtained a B.S. in Plant Science with a focus in Viticulture. His passion for Viticulture started at a young age being exposed to the inner working of the wine industry by his father. This passion eventually led to him pursuing a 25+ year career in the wine industry to eventually starting Colligere Farm Management with his other partners.
Jeff Brandstad
Vice President
Jeff attended college at Fresno State where he obtained a B.S. in Mechanized Agriculture. From a young age, Jeff was exposed to many different crops working with his family. From this exposure he has seen the evolution and changes within agriculture in the California Central Valley. With over 25 years of experience in agriculture along with being well-known in the area, Jeff is a valuable partner at Colligere Farm Management.
Brandon Anderson
Vineyard/Orchard Manager
Brandon attended college at Washington State University and the University of Idaho where he obtained a B.S. in Crop Science. His interests led him out of state to advance his knowledge in the lesser known crops of California's Central Valley. Brandon started at Colligere Farm Management when he was young. Working diligently through each role of the company allowed him to understand what it takes to complete every task that he asks of his employees.
Richard Brandstad
Lead Pest Control Advisor
Richard attended college at Fresno State, earning a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing. While at Fresno State he simultaneously took classes at Modesto Junior College, allowing him to become a Pest Control Advisor(PCA). Upon graduating, Richard worked as an Assistant PCA at Mid Valley Agriculture for many years until pursuing a Lead PCA role at Nutrien. With over 5 years of experience, Richard has became valuable asset and partner at Colligere Farm Management.
Yvette Jordan
Office Manager/Corporate Secretary
Yvette has been with Colligere Farm Management since the first day of business. She has been a Office Manager since day one, managing the day-to-day operations. She has developed long lasting relationships with all of our clients. With over 30 years of experience, Yvette is a valuable partner at Colligere Farm Management.
Julia Padilla
Labor Relations/Human Resources
Julia started at Colligere Farm Management in 2019. Since day one, Julia has been a valuable team member for the company and the employees she speaks represents. Her first priority in the workplace is SAFETY! While she has been with Colligere Farm Management, the company has seen 60% decrease in workplace injuries with a 35% increase in company moral. In 2023, Julia was awarded Employee of the Year for her commitment and dedication to the company.