Luanne Highlander – Director of Training and Territory Development
Luanne brings her extensive training and recruiting experience to Vineyard Agent as Director of Training and Territory Development. She ensures all Brokers and Territory Managers have a complete understanding of our business platform and continues this support throughout their operations.
Owner and General Manager of a certified organic raspberry farm in Whatcom County, WA in 1983, Luanne is experienced in all phases of planting, growing, integrated pest management, harvesting and sales & marketing. The produce supplied both Knudsen/Smucker’s Corp. and Lopez Island Vineyards in the San Juan Islands.
Her unique set of skills include commercial agriculture, sales, marketing and contract negotiations. She has earned the distinction as one of the top real estate salespersons for the Bellingham, WA region where she currently resides. Luanne was also featured in Where to Retire magazine, as an area specialist, assisting those considering investing in the Pacific Northwest. She was also the Marketing and Sales Director for a national trade magazine for many years.