As Founder & Marketing Strategist of 97 Degrees West, Vera is a visionary and leader of all our marketing projects. Having worked both on the client and agency side of the business, Vera is able to see projects from many perspectives, allowing her to craft communications that inspire action.

• 16-plus years of marketing experience
• Managed annual marketing budgets in excess of $2 million
• Operations Director for Texas' only private head injury rehabilitation clinic
• Managed multi-residential complexes with property budgets of $10 million
• Founded V-Dazzle, an online jewelry site
• Co-founded Fria, a nutritional supplement product
• Founded Austin Green Room, commercial real estate project
• Charter Member of Central Texas Direct Marketing Association

As Founder & Creative Strategist of 97 Degrees West, Tina possesses the focus and motivation executives must have from a 360º perspective. She knows business and she knows creative.

• 15-plus years experience in the creative industry
• Managed and ran her own creative studio, Spoonbend, for 6.5 years
• Co-founded Erebelle, an activewear clothing line
• Co-founded TexTone Records, a European blues rock label
• Co-founded Guitar25, an on-line musical instrument store
• Co-founded Fria, a nutritional supplement product
• 2009 American Institute of Architects Austin Chapter board member
• Austin Community College Color Theory instructor