Ray Jackson
Vice President of Sales

The season has started off with a bang at Toscana Country Club with continued sales success. In just the last two months, over 500 guests have visited the Sales & Design Center and Model Homes. This brings our total for the year to over 3,500 guests!

With many guests coming to choose homes at the beginning of the season, there have been ten transactions since October.

This year there have been 39 sales transactions at Toscana.  The Toscana Sales Team continues to lead the market with participation in 84% of all Toscana home and homesite sales. See below for the complete summary:

• 6 Completed New Homes
• 6 New Sunrise Homesites for to-be-built homes
• 3 New Estate Homesites
• 24 Resales (21 homes and 3 resale homesites)
• Over $59,000,000 in total volume

.... AND STILL COUNTING! We recently acquired several new listings and are proud to feature these beautiful homes below as well as a link to our entire selection of outstanding homes. We wish you a blessed Holiday Season!

Sunrise Signature New Home
76-167 Via Arezzo ▪622 Italianate

43-081 Via Orvieto ▪ 923 Early California
5,433 Square Feet ▪ $3,625,000
One Acre, Six Car Garage, West/South

75-763 Via Cortona ▪ 621 Tuscan
4,587 Square Feet ▪ $1,595,000
Unobstructed Southern Mountain Views

Ray Jackson brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the luxury market with over 25 years of real estate experience in large luxury resort communities across the United States, Most recently Ray was the Vice President of Real Estate Sales for Kapalua Resort in Maui where he headed their new home and resale divisions. He understands the dynamics of both new and resale markets and has proven success in managing both divisions within one office. Ray's leadership philosophy is to provide guidance, training and oversight to the Sales Team and to be available to navigate sellers and purchasers through the buying process. Ray and his wife Janet enjoy spending time with their children and grandson Jackson.

Charlene Brinson has over 25 years in luxury home sales with 11 in the Desert in addition to a management background encompassing commercial lending, private banking, marketing and sales. Most recently Charlene was a team member leader of The McMonigle Group in Indian Wells.  Prior to that, Charlene served as Sales Director/Broker of The Villas of Mirada in Rancho Mirage, a Senterra Real Estate Group property. Charlene brings a passion for the Desert and a strong commitment to providing exceptional service to her clients. Recognized for her leadership, vision, integrity, and overall professionalism, Brinson has been honored with the coveted Image Award from a previous brokerage firm.  Charlene enjoys spending time with her husband Keith and entertaining family and friends.

Judith Hamilton has over 10 years experience with Sunrise Company. Practically a desert native, Judith is originally from Kentucky, and has lived and raised her family in the Coachella Valley since 1990. You'll find Judith to be positive, enthusiastic and ready to help you with all of your Toscana real estate needs. "My goal is to exceed your expectations when it comes to customer service and work with you to achieve the best results for you." Judith's commitment to service and her ability to get the deal done have resulted in many sales that would have never happened without her. Rising early each morning Judith practices Yoga daily and focuses on a healthy desert lifestyle. She enjoys spending time with her six grandchildren.

Linda Menne has over 18 years experience in private club memberships and has been at Toscana since it opened. Prior to joining Toscana, Linda was the Membership Sales Manager at PGA West. Linda is actively involved in every aspect of the real estate sales process along with being responsible for membership sales.  She is here to assist both sellers and purchasers with their Club membership and real estate needs. Located at the Sales Center, Linda is easily available for Club tours and information on membership. As part of the Club Management team, Linda is intimately familiar with all aspects of the Club and the lifestyle choices it offers. In her leisure time, Linda is an avid horsewoman and enjoys spending time with her husband Dave.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jamie Shelton began his career as a golf professional before entering luxury real estate sales over 20 years ago. Jamie has enjoyed a highly successful career in luxury real estate sales in golf communities from the East Coast of the United States to Hawaii. Before joining Toscana, he was employed at Hokulia in Hawaii. In addition, his career includes ten years of resort sales with the George P. Mitchell Family, the original developer of The Woodlands in Texas and Bald Head Island in North Carolina. What makes Jamie an exceptional Sales Executive is that he earns the trust of his clients by taking their best interests to heart. An avid golfer and PGA Member, he and his wife Melanie enjoy playing the game in their leisure time.