Meet Courtney

Growing up near the Forgotten Coast of the Florida Panhandle, I’ve always had an affinity for the natural beauty of untouched coastline, especially marshy inlets where the sawgrass marshes and pine trees hug the coast. So when the Marine Corps moved our new family to Wilmington, North Carolina, the nostalgic landscape inspired me to share with local businesses how to create natural, authentic brands.

My path to entrepreneurship wouldn’t have begun without an epic love story. My husband and I met in Washington, DC shortly after he graduated from the Naval Academy. My corporate marketing career was in full swing, with frequent promotions and opportunities for international travel. And while my then boyfriend left for Pensacola for flight school, I stayed in DC to carve a path up the executive ladder. The time passed quickly but after 4 years of long distance dating, we got engaged and I decided it was time to move.

While entry-level marketing positions were plenty in the area, I didn’t want to recycle the 6 years of experience I had worked so hard for in DC. So shortly after the move, Sawgrass Marketing was born.

In the past three years, my business has expanded to a team of four supporting over 25 companies large and small across the United States; all while getting married and welcoming two little girls into our family. I can only imagine where the next three years takes us, as we’re now focused on supporting luxury experiences and opening a “new office” in Iwakuni, Japan!