Leanna Burress
Company
ColorPoint, Granville, Illinois
Job Title
Account Manager/Product Development
Accomplishments
- Created new plant concepts that have been offered by retailers on a national level and helped introduce a successful line of seasonal miniature plants to a national grocery chain.
- Responsible for all account details from product development to sales and shipping schedules. She sources and imports upgraded packaging options for product and builds retailer specific programs.
Extracurricular
Fly the Friendly Skies: Leanna grew up on a family farm/produce business but left the horticulture industry for a few years to become a flight attendant. She still loves to travel but loves returning to her small town atmosphere. “It’s the best of both worlds!”
Fun Facts
What’s on the Menu? Any kind of seafood (being from the Midwest), good wine and Havarti cheese… “It’s not a party without Havarti!!”
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