Teri founded Priority Marketing of Southwest Florida, a full service marketing and public relations agency, in 1992. A very hands-on business owner, she serves as president and creative director of the firm. An experienced and dynamic leader, she has earned a reputation for exceptional integrity, creativity and spirit. During her career, she has received many personal honors, and her team’s work is continually recognized as the best in the industry locally, nationally and internationally. Teri holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of South Florida and the Universal Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). She is also a member of the Florida Public Relations Association’s Counselor’s Network and has served as a leader on this organization’s state executive committee. She is currently on the board of Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation and Builders Care – a nonprofit charitable organization that provides emergency repairs and construction services to elderly, disabled and economically disadvantaged people.

Some things I just can’t live without: “The things I just can’t live without are my faith in Jesus, my husband and best friend Chris, my awesome daughter Anna, my loving and supportive parents, sisters, family and friends, music of every style, my dance shoes, and time for ballroom dancing!”