Marci joined Suncoast Equity Management as the Community Marketing Director located  in the Highlands, NC office. Marci is responsible for developing local brand strategy, event planning and public relations for Suncoast. She comes to Suncoast with a diverse background including being an entrepreneur by owning her own jewelry business, and has also shared her knowledge and desire to mentor by being a substitute teacher in Highlands.  Most recently, she worked as the Events and Programs Director at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands planning the Friday and Saturday concerts series, Highlands Volunteer Fair, Chamber Business After Hours events, Light Up the Park and Christmas Parade as well as numerous other events. Prior to the Chamber, she was the Advertising Sales Representative at the Crossroads Chronicle.

Marci is a graduate of West Texas A & M University with a B.S. in Mass Communications, special emphasis in Public Relations.