forrest@poplarland.com | 336-749-8024

As founder and owner of Poplar Land Company, Forrest is the Broker in Charge, project manager, and single point of contact for clients. He takes a hands-on approach to evaluating legacy properties and maximizing your return on investment, while bringing his knowledge of what’s possible for the land to your property search or sale.

Forrest grew up in the Yadkin River Valley of Northern Davie County, North Carolina, where he learned how to work the land and manage natural resources. He has since specialized in the sale and purchase of wildlife, agriculture, and timber tracts and has sold thousands of acres.

Now, Forrest combines his real estate experience and land management expertise to guide clients through a uniquely comprehensive process of identifying, enhancing, and maintaining the value of legacy properties. (Fun fact: We’re pretty sure he’s the only real estate broker in the state who is also a certified prescribed fire burn boss.)

Previously, Forrest founded and ran Highest Peak Media LLC, a multimedia content creation company that took him all over the United States and across the globe to work beside some of the most innovative professionals in the industry. His past land brokerage experience was with Carolina Forestry and The Shipley Co. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Catawba College and resides in Harmony, N.C., with his wife Elizabeth and three children.

jonathan@poplarland.com | 336-918-2993

Jonathan leads all Transform and Manage projects for Poplar Land Company. Utilizing his operational and construction management experience, he works with landowners to execute the tailored plans we create to transform land and manage each property to realize its full potential.

Jonathan was born and raised in rural Surry County, North Carolina, where his grandparents had a small family tobacco farm. Spending his youth playing and working outdoors, he developed a lasting appreciation for the recreational and economic value of the land. After graduating from North Carolina State University with a degree in natural resources, Jonathan spent the first several years of his career based in North Carolina but working throughout the Southeast as a technical specialist in the agricultural nutrient reclamation industry. That work took him across much of the United States after he relocated to the Houston, Texas, area.

Jonathan then spent a decade in Houston’s solid waste industry, where he oversaw the operations, construction, and expansion of multiple landfills and similar large-acreage facilities. This included the greenfield development of a 1,200-acre tract consisting of several large operational units, conservation areas, and managed forest lands.

After starting their family, Jonathan and his wife returned home to North Carolina. They now reside in Yadkinville with their two children.

grayson@poplarland.com

Grayson is an apprentice in land brokerage and management, gaining firsthand experience in the complexities of buying, selling, and stewarding properties. From evaluating land potential to shadowing deal negotiations, he is actively building a solid foundation in the industry.

A proud graduate of Davie County High School, Grayson concentrated in Agriculture Science and was an active member of FFA, where he earned several awards, including the Old North State Degree. Grayson currently resides on a family farm in Yadkin County and is pursuing a degree in fisheries and wildlife conservation biology with a minor in forestry management at NC State University.

Grayson’s agricultural background brings a unique and practical perspective to the land services business. Having grown up around farming, he understands the true value of productive land. This experience allows him to speak knowledgeably with clients and apply effective management techniques tailored to both the land and its intended use.

Years spent outdoors have also given Grayson a deep appreciation for land that extends beyond its surface value. Whether evaluating soil types, identifying native vegetation, or recognizing quality wildlife habitat, his field experience has sharpened a skill set essential for both land brokerage and management.

At Poplar Land Company, our three-phase process and expertise set us apart.

We don’t just close real estate deals — we’re a hands-on, full-service land brokerage company that can see your vision through, shaping the land into your dream property and protecting your investment for years to come.

We like to call our approach Acquire, Transform, and Manage — or ATM.

In the Acquire phase, we listen to your specific goals and help you purchase the right property to start building your legacy.

Next, we literally Transform raw ground to craft the landscape of your dreams. This can include installing roads and trail systems, reviving fallow fields, managing and clearing timber, creating recreation spaces and scenic views, improving wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and so much more. The plan is tailored to your land and unique wishlist, and we bring our expert connections, deep industry knowledge, and conservation ethos to every part of this process.

Finally, we Manage the landscape for maximum profitability and enjoyment, ensuring that you can showcase its riches for generations to come.

Our goal is to be your trusted partner in securing the best investment, shaping the land, and maintaining its value in perpetuity. Let us help you grow your dream.