At the Allen Tate Company, we were very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with two legendary leaders, Jolaine Lanier and Jeannene Poarch. Both of these leaders retired this month after 30 years of service to the real estate industry.

Both Jolaine and Jeannene started their careers in 1981, and both became very successful agents. They worked together thru the 1980’s and in 1993 they, along with partners Emma Maggio and Diane Thompson, started their own real estate firm called Cornerstone Properties.  After a decade of success, Jolaine, Jeannene, and Diane decided to sell their firm to the Allen Tate Company in 2002.

Jolaine and Jeannene contributed countless hours to the Realtor industry by serving in so many leadership capacities at the NC Association of Realtors and their local Realtor Associations.  Jolaine served as President of the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association and Jeannene served as the President of the High Point Realtors Association.

At the Allen Tate Company, Jolaine served as branch manager of the Green Valley branch and Jeannene served as branch leader of the Allen Tate High Point branch.  Their gift to all of us is the positive impact they had on so many lives. They truly made a difference.

The Allen Tate Company continues to be the #1 real estate choice for consumers in the Carolinas, and one of the many reasons are those on the leadership team.  So, from all of us at the Allen Tate Company, we thank both Jolaine and Jeannene for all the hard work, the dedication, and the difference they made for us all. We wish them the best in their well-deserved retirements and the thrill of being a grandparent!

By Tony Jarrett