Virgil has been with Elders for over 40 years, across two different stints. He first began his career as a trainee, working his way up through the ranks in Elders' livestock business.

Over a 20 year period, he gained experience across all facets of livestock sales, and worked across a range of different towns and regions in Queensland, from Mackay, to Emerald, Alpha, Charleville, Tambo, Springsure, Rockhampton, and everywhere in between!

After a short time away, Virgil was asked to return to Elders in 2004, when he commenced work as a Rural Property Sales Specialist, based in Rockhampton, and looking after the central Queensland region.

"Real estate was something I always wanted to explore, so I returned to Elders, and I have been here ever since," Virgil said.

"I thoroughly enjoy this job. I am able to use my experience in knowing the country and the cattle, and of course having very good client connections. I get to see a lot of different parts of Queensland, and meet some interesting people.

"I feel that I am uniquely placed to be able to help a client with how a property might be best utilised, or whether cattle do well there, or if crops grow well there. I am able to understand what a client is looking for in terms of their livestock program, and make recommendations as such, whether some country might be good for fattening and backgrounding, or other country is very good for breeding.

"To have a good base in the livestock side of things gives you a good base across the whole industry."

With this in mind, it is no surprise that that Virgil has experienced great success throughout his time in rural property sales, winning Salesperson of the Year in Queensland 14 times, and National Salesperson of the Year six times. However, Virgil said his real sense of self achievement comes from knowing that he has done a good job for his clients.

"The common thread across my career is that I enjoy helping my clients get established; whether in the livestock game or the property game," he said.

"I have been fortunate enough now to have had clients come to me when their young ones are ready to step into the industry, and so I will help their next generation get into the rural property game. That gives me a great sense of self achievement, because it proves to me that I did the right thing for their father or grandfather back when they were getting started."

In recent years, Virgil has expanded his offering by taking up a real estate franchise with Elders. With that office also servicing central Queensland, he is able to assist clients with their residential, lifestyle and commercial property needs.

A significant event on Virgil's calendar each year is Beef Week, an opportunity for all parts of the beef supply chain to come together and celebrate their sector.

A far-cry from Elders' principal partnership now, Virgil reminisced on one of the first times he attended Beef Week.

"I have been at every Beef Week since the event started," he said.

"I can remember the days when Elders didn't even have a stand; we all just went along to mingle and network. The first time Elders had any kind of stand, my then-colleague Gary and I decided to get a little round table, an Elders umbrella and two chairs.

"Ever since, Elders has been a major part of the event. As a company, we are always coming up with something new and exciting, and that's what has always kept us at the forefront."

Find Virgil at the Elders Pavilion at Beef Week, or contact him here.

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