Billa Donaldson, of the prestigious real estate firm Engel & Völkers, is an accomplished professional with more than 30 years of experience in the food and wine industry, and expertise in strategic marketing that seamlessly align with the real estate industry. Billa has lived in the Napa Valley for more than two decades, garnering her expertise with companies including Allied Domecq, Beringer Wine Estates, and Domaine Chandon/LVMH before joining the Napa team at Engel & Völkers.

Her expertise in strategic marketing and comprehensive understanding of integrated programs seamlessly align with the real estate industry. Leveraging her background in sales and client management, Billa is adept at effectively overseeing and meeting the real estate requirements of her clientele. Key to her management style is a steadfast belief in actively listening to clients' needs and skillfully translating them into successful and completed transactions. Her ability to think laterally results in great solutions when they do not seem apparent or possible.

Billa has held management roles encompassing all facets of the business as well as a decade of experience in the banking sector, equipping her with a solid foundation in financial markets and accounting. This background enables her to develop sound financial planning strategies to benefit her clients. Furthermore, having raised her children in St. Helena and Santa Rosa, Billa exhibits a profound understanding of the local communities, amenities, and social dynamics.

Billa Donaldson holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a joint major in Economics and Finance from the University of New South Wales and a Masters of Marketing from Monash University, both rank in the top 5 of Australia’s business schools. Billa also holds a Level One Master Sommelier's accreditation. She resides in Yountville, California.