Government Affairs

Kris Heichel, Branch Manager – The Heichel Team at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
With two decades of lending experience, I lead a local team dedicated to helping families in Austin and throughout Southeast Minnesota achieve confident, stress-free homeownership. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a move-up homeowner, or a veteran exploring loan options, we provide fast pre-approvals, clear communication, and personalized mortgage strategies. We're proud to serve the Austin community with heart, hustle, and hometown care.

Adam Knewtson has joined Full Sail Commercial Real Estate and KW Commercial Midwest to bring his farmland sales expertise to the communities of Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa. Adam started his real estate career when he purchased his first farm in 1998. 
Recently Adam attained the designation of Accredited Land Consultant (ALC), a rigorous education course set out by the Realtors Land Institute. The Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation is the only land-specific designation backed by the National Association of REALTORS®. Accredited Land Consultants (ALC) are high performing real estate experts that specialize in agricultural land, timberland, ranch and recreational properties, or vacant land for development.