Born and raised in Greenville, SC, Jamie Prince founded Flourish in 2009 after spending nearly fifteen years in marketing and corporate communications, serving in management positions at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and subsequently for The Cliffs. She has a knack for targeted idea generation and “seeing what’s missing” in an organization’s current marketing and communications plan. Having had the good fortune of working under three different visionaries in their fields, Jamie leads by example and provides her clients with a warm honesty, keen sense of understanding, and passion for success.
Jamie received a 2015 Leader Award by Business Black Box magazine for “Best Boss” and was named among Greenville Business Magazine’s “Best and Brightest: 35 and Under” in 2012 and has served as President of the Board of Directors for Carolina Ballet Theatre. She currently serves on Greenville Women Giving’s 2016-2017 Board of Directors, the Rose Ball Committee, Charity Ball Board of Greenville and Buncombe Street United Methodist Church’s Stewardship Committee. Jamie is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and the AAF-Greenville Chapter, and she is a former officer and longtime member of the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America. Additionally, Jamie is a graduate of Furman’s CONNECTIONS: Women Leaders of the Upstate program, as well as Leadership Greenville Class 33.
Under her leadership, Flourish has grown to a team of 11 individuals, and has received top honors for work in integrated communications in South Carolina. Flourish’s community service has been recognized in its nomination for the 2013 TD Business and the Arts Partnership Awards, and by its contribution of pro bono work for organizations that include Greenville Women Giving, Carolina Ballet Theatre, and The Rose Ball, among others.
Jamie received her undergraduate degree from The Honors College at the University of South Carolina and attended New York Law School on full scholarship. She was a Phi Beta Kappa, and is an active alumna of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She is married to the long-time love of her life, David Prince, and is the mother to three children, Reese (10), Jack and Emmy (7). She and her family are members of Buncombe Street United Methodist Church.
David Prince joined Flourish as its Director of Operations in January 2013. David manages the financial, legal, logistical areas needs within Flourish and Flourish’s sister company, Flourish Events. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, David received his Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting, which he has applied at an accounting firm, one of the nation’s largest banks, and – most recently before joining Flourish – as a partner for more than ten years in The Reading Source, a fourth generation, family-owned business that sold books to K-12 schools across the Southeast.
Kristan is an accomplished digital marketing strategist with more than 15 years of corporate marketing experience. Kristan served in management positions at Michelin North America and subsequently The Cliffs Communities where she managed the strategic online marketing planning and implementation for top global brands. She has a proven track record of developing innovative yet practical digital marketing solutions that deliver impressive business results.
Kristan offers a depth of understanding in how digital marketing helps companies build awareness of their brands and move consumers to purchase, and has a keen grasp of successful marketing strategies that fit into the totality of a brand’s marketing portfolio.
Kristan assists FLOURISH clients with strategic digital planning and execution, including search engine optimization, email marketing, digital advertising, website creation and management, and social media.
A graduate of Furman University, Peyton has worked in several prominent advertising agencies over the past 18 years, as well as on a client-side brand marketing team. Her category experience includes regional CPG brands, luxury real estate, financial services, tourism and regional grocery and restaurant chains. And her project work ranges from collateral development, direct mail and event management to broadcast production, consumer research and interactive projects from simple banner ads to complex website builds. Her peers and clients say that Peyton is a clear communicator, dependable collaborator and efficient task juggler.
Peyton has been actively involved in the Greenville chapter of the American Advertising Federation for many years, serving as its youngest president and being the youngest recipient of its most prestigious Silver Medal Award in 2011. She has also held leadership positions at both the regional and national levels of AAF.
Peyton moonlights as a dance mom to her daughter, is married to a caterer/chef and enjoys reading and traveling.
Emily Scurry joins the Flourish team with more than 15 years of experience in corporate brand marketing and business development. A native of Florence, SC, Emily graduated from Clemson University’s College of Communication Studies and began her career planning and executing regional and national tourism marketing initiatives during her tenure at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. Emily expanded her corporate brand marketing experience when she joined Autotrader’s Consumer Marketing division as part of the Brand Experience/Sponsorships team.
Emily then returned “home” to South Carolina as the Marketing Manager for the Carolinas Region of Gannett, serving as a community liaison for The Greenville News, Anderson Independent Mail, and Asheville Citizen Times where she managed sponsorships, B2C/B2B marketing, and signature events.
Emily is a graduate of Leadership Greenville Class 44 and has served on the Board of Directors of the Holiday Sunshine Fund in Greenville. She is a big Clemson fan and enjoys playing tennis. Emily and her husband, Kevin, have three sons and a rescued dog named Davey!
For nearly 20 years, Jenn has been designing and developing events to remember. Having worked with and helping build iconic brands that include Chevrolet, Verizon, and Denny’s among others, Jenn’s passion is planning and executing large-scale events that create engaging customer experiences and generate client successes.
Jenn’s professional capabilities include onsite activations, tradeshow design and logistics, mobile and guerrilla marketing, sponsorship fulfillment, product launches, sweepstakes and promotions and environmental design.
A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Jenn received her undergraduate degree from Auburn University and her MBA from the University of Georgia.
When not working, you can find her on a field or a court with her husband and two children, all of whom are very active in sports. She is very involved with Northwood Little League and attends Buncombe Street United Methodist Church.
Katie Jordan serves as a Event Producer for Flourish Events, bringing 15 years of multifaceted event planning experience. During her previous role as a Sales & Marketing Event Director for an affluent residential development, Katie gained valuable insight from the event marketing industry’s top performers and honed her event planning skills. She is proficient in concepting, planning and executing events – ranging from elegant large-scale launch galas and concerts to casual, intimate dinner parties and power lunches.
An extremely detail-oriented planner, Katie’s strengths include event logistics, creation, design and budgeting. Her skillset coupled with strong vendor relationships, both local and regionally, ensure her goal of running successful, seamless events is always met. Events produced under her direction have won numerous awards including the 2014 and 2015 SCPRSA Mercury Award of Excellence, Gold and Platinum Marcom Awards and an AFA Silver Addy.
Katie resides in Spartanburg, SC, with her husband Marshall, daughters – Mary Marshall and Ellen – and two cats. She enjoys using her planning expertise as an active PTO member at her daughter’s school, for community non-profits and her church, the Episcopal Church of the Advent.
Christine Morgan has more than 15 years of experience in the fields of communication, marketing and design and is responsible for creating custom graphic content for Flourish’s clientele. Christine obtained her degree in Communication Studies from Furman University and was a recipient of Furman’s Endel Medal for Excellence in Communication Studies. Prior to joining Flourish, Christine served as the Communications Director for the Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands (Formerly Girl Scouts of the Old 96 Council), a graphic designer for a commercial print company, and the Marketing Director for Coldwell Banker Caine – where she helped launch a division marketing department. Her career took a turn in 2012 when she became a freelancer to spend more time with her son and focus on what she loves most – helping small businesses and non-profits develop their branding and visual identities. A Greenville resident since college, Christine enjoys spending time with her husband Darion, 5-year-old Ezra and “high-strung” cocker spaniel.
Jenny Mahon, an industry veteran of 12 years, is the primary designer behind Flourish’s luxury and affluent lifestyle clients. Graduating from Clemson University with a B.S. in Graphic Communications and minor in business, Jenny’s first job was with The Cliffs. Since then, she has worked with various private country clubs, resorts and hotels, including La Jolla Country Club, South Seas Island Resort, Conrad Chicago, Boca Raton Resort and Club and many more. In 2008, Jenny started her own freelance business, which allowed her to relocate from the Upstate to Kentucky then onto Boston. Jenny currently calls Boston home, where she lives with her husband of ten years, Brian, and three kids, Luke, Kate and Lydia. In her free time, Jenny loves gardening and being outdoors, sports – particularly cheering on the Clemson Tigers – and coffee ice cream. She is a member of Christ Community Church in Newton, Massachusetts and a dedicated volunteer for Remember – a nonprofit organization assisting those who have been orphaned or widowed because of their faith in Christ.
Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Amanda serves as Flourish’s Account Coordinator and plays a critical role in the areas of copywriting, social media management and media/public relations.
Amanda comes to Flourish from Charleston, where she graduated from CofC with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Marketing. While there, she was a part of the Leadership CofC program and studied abroad in Hungary, Greece, and Italy. She worked as an Intern with Touchpoint Communications where she helped promote projects like Charleston Fashion Week and assisted with S.C. Parks, Recreation & Tourism’s Media Marketplace and Reception.
While not at work, Amanda channels her Southern Spunk by traveling and exploring new places, cheering on the LSU Tigers (Geaux!), cuddling with her dog Riley, and spending time with her ever-growing family.
Taegen Jordan, Event Specialist, is responsible for supporting Flourish’s event production team. Jordan recently completed a three-month internship with Flourish Events. She is from Greenville, S.C., and holds a degree in Communications/Public Relations from Anderson University.
Being a local of Greenville, Taegen takes advantage of all that the Upstate has to offer in her free
time, including hiking, enjoying downtown with friends or family and going to productions at local
theaters!
Allison serves as Flourish’s Development Specialist with eight years of experience in non-profit administration and fundraising. Her previous work experience includes the YMCA of Greenville, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Opera, and various freelance grant writing organizations. A native of Summerville, South Carolina, she graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts Management and a minor in Music, which have naturally led her into a career in fundraising.
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