Doug Bruggeman, Land Broker licensed in NC, OH & ID
National Land Realty, Western NC

Doug Bruggeman joined National Land Realty in 2018. Doug has a passion for all land and has significant experience working with energy, mining, and conservation organizations. A native of Ohio, he attended Ohio University, working as a wrangler at a guest ranch in Colorado during the summers. Doug went on to receive a Master of Science degree in aquatic ecotoxicology from Oklahoma State University and a Ph.D. in natural resource management from Michigan State University. He has also developed a CE course about the influence of climate change for REALTORS®. He teaches REALTORS® about the value of natural capital and provides proprietary viewshed maps to describe what land in view is protected by public or private investment. He is also an experienced AirBnb and VRBO host.

Doug is involved in several organizations including the National Association of REALTORS®, Asheville Journeymen, and the National Environmental Banking Association. His hobbies and passions include restoration ecology, horses, paddling, and music.