Teresa Coles

Teresa Coles is the President and Partner at Riggs Partners, a position held since 2009, where leadership focuses on developing brand strategy through integrated marketing and communications programs. As a co-founder and Board Chair of CreateAthon since 1998, Teresa expanded a pro bono marketing initiative into a national program with 501(c)(3) status in 2013. Previously, at Riggs Advertising from 1992 to 2008, Teresa directed account planning and service while gaining extensive brand-building experience across various sectors. Teresa served as Marketing Director for the South Carolina Department of Commerce from 1989 to 1992, overseeing marketing and public relations for economic development initiatives, and began the career as an Editorial Coordinator for Colonial Supplemental Insurance from 1986 to 1988. Teresa earned a BA in English, cum laude, from Clemson University.