Ann DeMarco
General Manager
Born and raised in Denver, Ann has been living in Trinidad for 19 years. She likes to share her knowledge on cannabis to those who are just learning about its benefits. She loves the Highland Health crew and meeting the people who shop at Highland Health. Ann is most proud of the impact Highland Health has made on the community.
Buster
Mascot
Buster is Ann and Daryl’s dog and the Official Mascot of Highland Health. He likes to protect the shop from other dogs and usually keeps watch by laying in the lobby.
Garrison Boyette
Purchasing Manager
Garrison was born and raised in Arkansas and moved to Trinidad over 10 years ago. He enjoys the passion of all the cannabis enthusiasts in the industry and how each can find their place in it, while being a part of a larger progressive movement. Garrison loves working at Highland Health because product quality and customer experience are at its heart. He likes the old school feel of Highland Health where you get to know your customer.
Lucas Mestas
Floor Lead
Lucas is a Trinidad native who lives and breathes cannabis knowledge. He’s constantly learning about the plant and the industry and loves to share that with his customers. He enjoys working at Highland Health because of the family-like vibe between the staff.
Elisabeth List
Floor Lead
Elisabeth is a Colorado native, raised in Castle Rock. She’s been in Trinidad for 2 years. She enjoys meeting all the different people and teaching them about how great cannabis is. Her favorite part about working at Highland Health are the customers and bosses. Lis thinks it’s a fun and comfortable place to work.
Michelle Fisher
Administrative Assistant
Michelle was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, but has lived in Trinidad for 15 years. She loves working in the cannabis industry for the knowledge and free samples! She loves the family vibe of the Highland Health team and how everyone has each others’ backs.
Taylor Martinez-Ocanas
Inventory Specialist
Taylor was born and raised where the Red Wolf roams, while chasing the Road Runner of course! He’s been in Trinidad since Pioneer switched to Evergreen. He loves the vibes, people and zen of cannabis. There’s nothing to not enjoy about working at Highland for Taylor.
Payne Tedrow
Budtender
Payne was born in Trinidad but raised in Toledo, Ohio. He returned to Trinidad 3 years ago. He enjoys working in the cannabis industry as it’s starting to flourish in Colorado while also gaining valuable experience. His favorite thing about working at Highland Health is being able to be himself with his work family.
Miranda Santistevan
Budtender
Miranda was born and raised in Taos, NM and moved to Trinidad 14 years ago. She likes that her job in the cannabis industry is fun and that she gets to learn something new every day. Miranda loves working at Highland Health because Miss Ann and Mr. Daryl are two of the most caring people to work for and they go above and beyond for their employees. She also enjoys all of her co-workers.
Erika Martinez
Budtender
Erika was born and raised in Raton, NM and has been in Trinidad for 6 years. She loves learning how cannabis works in the body and sharing that knowledge with customers. The family vibe of the Highland Health team makes it a great place to work!
Dustin Day
Budtender
Dustin was born in Pueblo and raised in Trinidad. He’s been in Trinidad for 28 years. He loves everything about working in the cannabis industry and loves the family atmosphere and customers of Highland Health.