It could be said that Annie’s life has been one of wine and roses. She is well-known in the South East having grown up in the Coonawarra, famous for its Terra Rossa soil and world class wines, as well as beautiful roses. Annie worked for many years at Tenison Woods College, Mt Gambier and has been an active member of community organisations. She and husband, Andy, live in the gracious Victorian home and historic landmark, Yallum Park, several kilometres south-west of Penola. The garden alone of the working rural property covers 20 acres. Yallum Park is home to Yallum Park Cream and Yallum Park Yellow roses.

Annie brings her community and business experience to the Branch, as well as “fresh eyes”, having joined the branch relatively recently.