Financial Management
Customized financial plans help you make better management decisions and communicate more effectively. Learn More.
Succession Planning
Balance the success of family farming with the health and happiness of your family and employees for the short and long term. Learn More.
Tax Services
Work with tax experts who know agriculture and take the worry out of tax planning and payments. Learn More.
Accounting and Payroll Services
Update your accounting practices so that financial decisions are based on the most accurate information. Learn More.
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Financial Services

We’ll help you make the right decision for today and the future.

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Case Studies

See how we make a difference for family-owned businesses and agribusinesses of all sizes.

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Getting Started

A brief preview of what to expect when working with us.

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About Lookout Ridge

At Lookout Ridge Consulting, we are dedicated to maintaining the financial health of your agricultural business and the well-being of your family. It is our goal to enhance the lives of people, families and businesses in Rural America.

Family farms and agricultural businesses like yours need specialized financial and farm planning services from people who understand your life and your work. Learn more about us.

News and Events

April 2, 2012 

In some dairies, the replacement costs are greater than the labor costs. Lookout Ridge Consulting's Steve Bodart discusses them in a recent article on AgWeb. Read it now!


March 21, 2012

Welcome to our redesigned website. Make sure to look around and check back often for the latest information!

Our Professionals

  • Mike Fassler

    Providing business consulting services since 1984, including financial planning, farm business management and family business planning.

    Mike Fassler

  • Mike Salisbury

    Founded Salisbury Management Services, which was renamed Lookout Ridge Consulting in 2009. He is VP of Business Development at LRC.

    Mike Salisbury

  • Barbara Dartt

    Assists business owners with financial analysis, business succession and other opportunities and challenges unique to family-owned businesses.

    Barbara Dartt

  • Steve Bodart

    As a Dairy Industry Specialist, Steve has a deep understanding of the family dairy business and large producer operations.

    Steve Bodart

  • Rod Mauszycki

    Responsible for managing the agribusiness and farm tax department, as well as providing advice and counsel and oversees tax-related issues.

    Rod Mauszycki

  • Peter Hogan

    Director of Accounting where he draws on his diverse background in farming, technology, and accounting to serve his clients.

    Peter Hogan

  • Marv Siekman

    Works with farm families on financial planning topics, bringing tried and true fundamental principles to bear on clients’ success.

    Marv Siekman

  • Randy Wheatley

    Works with farm and agribusiness clients to provide farm business planning, financial analysis, succession and transition planning.

    Randy Wheatley