Chad is a lifelong resident of the central Southern Michigan area.  This region of Michigan is dominated by rich farmland and home to some of the nation’s largest dairy farms.  Chad grew up on a pig farm in Clinton County, helping his father farm around 400 acres along the Stony Creek. 

Growing up on the ‘Stony’ was and still is an amazing place for an outdoor enthusiast.  Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking and exploring were almost daily activities for Chad growing up.  Now, Chad and his wife Kendra and 3 children (Hunter, Haidyn and Harper), enjoy spending time on this farm doing all the same activities.

Chad has been in real estate since 2008, specializing in the sales of hunting, recreational and farm land.  Chad has sold millions of dollars of land all throughout Michigan. 

Prior to this and still today, Chad owns and operates Stoney Creek Outdoor Properties, a wildlife habitat management company.  He travels all over the Great Lakes region, consulting with landowners and helping them achieve their goals of being a better steward of the land by providing wildlife with the best possible habitats to thrive in. 

If you are looking to live in a state with a rich hunting and fishing heritage, then Michigan is for you!  Thousands of lakes, thousands of miles of rivers and streams, thousands of miles of atv/utv/jeep trails, thousands of miles of hiking trails, thousands of miles of great lakes shorelines and the list goes on and on.  Don’t forget all the amazing resort towns all up and down the shores of the Great Lakes.

Chad’s favorite Michigan activities are hunting the farmlands for deer and floating the northern MI rivers and lakes for game fish. He has also traveled to Ohio, Illinois and Iowa to hunt and guide deer hunters.  Several trips to Colorado for elk and mule deer have resulted in a notched tag on a large mule deer buck.  Several ‘spring break’ trips to Florida have resulted in a new found passion for ocean fishing!

Chad is a member of the Quality Deer Management Association/National Deer Alliance since 2005.  He started the Clinton/Ionia Branch in 2005 and remains the branch President today.  In 2009, the branch was awarded the National Branch of the Year for its work with venison donation programs, youth events and educating 100’s of hunters on the benefits of Quality Deer, Hunter and Land Management. 

In 2016, Chad was awarded the National Branch President of the Year for his work in building landowner deer management co-operatives, building the venison donation program, leading the branch for many years and being a mentor to both young and adult new hunters.  Chad is also a Deer Level I and II graduate from the QDMA.

Allen has been a resident of West Michigan his entire life.  Having grown up in the Rockford/Lowell area, he was exposed to and discovered his love for the outdoors.  His passion for the outdoors has only compounded over the years.  As a child he found himself lost in the outdoors almost daily.  Little did he know then that his understanding of it was being hardwired to his core.  Everything intrigued him; he had to understand the why to nature’s complexities.

He became an addict for hunting, and chasing whitetails has become a way of life for him.  He has hunted various parts of the country and been fortunate enough to harvest whitetail, mule deer, bear, turkey, and elk from multiple states, including the prized Michigan Elk Hunt.

His life-long curiosity of the “mysteries” of wildlife, combined with working in the agricultural industry for a decade, all the while studying soil science and plant nutrition, has equipped him with the knowledge and understanding of how a variety of wildlife live in different habitats.  He learned how to effectively change the habitat to create optimum conditions for them and how to utilize the land for its maximum benefit.

Allen has worked alongside farmers in agribusiness, helping them grow not just their crops, but also the future of their businesses.  He assisted them in developing strategies to improve the soil and trees for future years.  Along with working at Pine Hill Sportsman’s Club for 12 years, managing the habitat and cover crop programs has given him some unique tools to understand the possibilities that property can offer, both environmentally and financially.

You can be confident that Allen will be just as passionate as you are in the search for, or sale of your real estate.  He will constantly strive to find the greatest benefit for his clients while implementing new ideas and ensuring their needs always come first.  Honesty and Integrity will always be at the forefront in any circumstance he finds himself in.

With over a decade of experience, Josh Genz is a trusted real estate broker dedicated to helping families in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa achieve their property dreams. Serving as the broker and co-owner of United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties, Josh leads a team that operates across seven states, specializing in rural homes, recreational land, and lifestyle properties. His commitment to matching families with the perfect property has made him a respected figure in the real estate community.

Josh served as the President of the La Crosse Area Realtors Association 2023-2024 and still serves on the executive board as past president today, where he plays a vital role in protecting the interests of both agents and homeowners. His ability to provide sound advice and thoughtful leadership has strengthened the local real estate industry and fostered a local community-focused approach to property transactions.

When Josh isn’t helping clients buy or sell properties, he is an avid outdoorsman who embraces life with enthusiasm and adventure. Whether it’s hiking, hunting, or fishing, you’ll often find Josh exploring nature with his wife, Rachel, and their three children. Their family adventures are as diverse as the properties Josh works with – spanning from the mountains of Alaska to the shores of Jamaica, and everywhere in between.

A dedicated community member, Josh gives back as the acting hockey coach for the Onalaska & Holmen Tornado Youth Hockey team, sharing his passion for the sport on the same rink where he grew up. His ability to mentor young players while balancing business, family, and outdoor pursuits showcases his integrity, leadership, and commitment to building meaningful relationships both on and off the ice.

For Josh Genz, real estate is about more than just transactions—it’s about building community connections, creating opportunities, and helping families establish their own stories in the heart of the Midwest.