Teresa has more than 35 years of industry experience and is currently an Excess & Surplus lines Property Broker with Burns & Wilcox's Atlanta office. As a mentor to her team of 8 individuals, Teresa is responsible for creating new business with agents to help market, negotiate and place in Excess & Surplus marketplace, claims reporting and processing, renewal retention and more. She is known for her outstanding ability to navigate complex challenges as well as her relentless efforts to find agents the best options for their needs, always leading the way with a strategy for growth.
 
After obtaining a BA in Business Administration from New Mexico State University, Teresa went on to work with companies such as Aon Risk Services, ESIX, CRC Insurance Services, Inc., and Genesee Special Brokerage, where she worked on perfecting her risk placement skills. During her time in the insurance industry, Teresa has earned herself both CIC and ARM designations. Teresa is locally involved in various philanthropic activities often related to helping seniors and animal rescue.