Ginger Watters

With a diverse background that includes executive positions in marketing, sales and strategic partnerships, Ginger Watters started TampaBayHelps.com in 2010 to bring businesses, nonprofits and individuals together to raise the visibility and support for all within the TampaBay community.

Currently a principal of The Watters Group and TampaBayHelps.com, Ginger’s career history includes leading Fahlgren Benito Advertising (a $170 million agency), managing the global print advertising and co-operative advertising programs for Walt Disney Attractions, serving as Vice President of Marketing for the Hertz Corporation, and managing sales and promotional programs for two major cruise lines.

During her career, Ginger has developed and managed strategic alliance marketing programs with Florida Tourism, Cadillac, Premier Cruises, AT&T, Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, American Express, Kodak, National Car Rental, Mattel, Nestle, Sea World, Holiday Inn, Marriott and US Airways.

Ginger now serves on the board of the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay, is on the Regional Council of Leadership Florida, and is a Leadership Tampa member. She is a graduate of the University of Florida, and received her MBA from the University of Miami.


 

 

John Watters

John has an extensive recruiting, marketing, and management background. As an executive recruiter for DHR International he recruited executives for general management, marketing, finance, IT, and human resources. His clients included Blockbuster Entertainment, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Publix Super Markets, Progress Energy (Florida Power), Enodis, ADT, Burger King, Washington Mutual, Cinergy, Ambac Financial, and many small, mid-size, and start-up companies.

His marketing and management background was developed while working in the media and hospitality industries. His experience includes general and financial management, strategic planning, media sales, promotions, and new product development.

John received his BA from Florida State University and his MBA from the University of Miami. He has served as adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida where he taught marketing, advertising and retail management. He is certified in career development (GCDF) and is a member of the National Employment Counseling Association and the National Career Development Association.

 
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