Terri Sunderland

BIO BRIEF

Terri is a long-term marketing professional with experience in both B2B and B2C marketing. Prior to her position at Greenville University, Terri worked in the non-profit arts industry, large-scale retail, wholesale manufacturing, and professional services—architecture, engineering, and construction.

While big budgets and creative campaigns help tell a story, Terri has become convinced over the years that knowing your brand, establishing and marketing your brand, and delivering on your brand promise maximize growth.

At GU, Terri is a creator of dynamic and strategic communications. She is instrumental in crafting and promoting the compelling stories that define Greenville University’s mission, values, programs and community impact. She works closely with the university's president to chronicle Greenville University's journey, its culture, and its deep-rooted commitment to the greater Greenville community and the Free Methodist Way.

EDUCATION

Terri has a B.A. in marketing communications from Malone University in Canton, Ohio and her MBA from Greenville University.

PERSONAL

Terri's entire family is involved at GU. Her husband, Paul, is the Music Department and Digital Media Chair and Director of the Worship Arts Program. Her sons Will and Kyle are alumni, and her dog Wookie is an emotional support animal on campus. In addition to her work as the Chief Promotions Officer, Terri enjoys volunteering to work with female students in the Women in Leadership scholarship program.