Biography for Jane Reid

With a successful career in business and law, Jane Reid brings a unique set of skills to the practice of real estate. A native of Toronto, Canada, she earned a L.L.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. Jane practiced entertainment and corporate/commercial law until she moved to England to join The Body Shop International, a global specialty retailer of personal care products and a pioneer of corporate social responsibility and fair trade, where she served on the board of directors and as general counsel and strategic development director. Prior to law, Jane worked in the entertainment industry, managing and producing theatre and television productions in Canada and the U.S. Returning to the U.S. in 2001, Jane joined a Washington, D.C. firm advising domestic and international clients on communications, public relations, and marketing strategies. Jane has also served as board advisor and management consultant to a number of start-ups and venture-backed businesses in consumer products and retail sectors, advising on brand strategy, business development, and social responsibility. She has a love of design and decorative arts and studied at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design.

Jane fell in love with Santa Fe during her first visit in 1995 to establish a fair-trade initiative with the Santa Ana Pueblo and has been a homeowner for the past 27 years. She is a former trustee of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company, the New Mexico Children's Foundation, and former chair of the board of the International Folk Art Market. She specializes in residential properties and real estate development.