Judy has particular expertise in developing and writing marketing materials, Web site content, brochures, newsletters, incentive programs and sales support materials. Attentive to both details and deadlines, Judy is known for "getting it right the first time." She has the ability to tailor her writing style to the specific audience and objective, creating or maintaining brand voice.

Judy's creative talents have been recognized with several awards. In 1998, she was a Global EDS Marketing Award Finalist. In 1997, her writing on a direct mail solicitation package for Jewish Family Service earned a "KOVOD Award for Excellence in Fundraising Materials," presented by the Association of Jewish Family and Children's Agencies. Additionally, the GTE VisNet brochure she wrote was honored in 1995 with an American Corporate Identity Award. Account experience includes EDS, WeServeHomes.com, JCPenney, GTE, Kimberly-Clark, American Airlines, marchFIRST, Zale Corp., and The Associates.

Judy graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising. Her postgraduate studies in marketing continued at the University of North Texas and University of Dallas, where she was enrolled in evening MBA programs. Her professional career began in 1979 with Zale Corporation, where she spent seven years gaining a solid grounding in specialty retail marketing.

When not "punching up" copy or applying her powers of persuasion, Judy enjoys kickboxing aerobics classes, stained glass projects and spoiling her Akita-mix, Howie the Wonder Dog.