WHO ARE WE?
Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management.


Sheryl Soukup, CFRE
PresidentSoukup’s professional experience spans a wide range of industries and disciplines, with work in nonprofits, small business and corporate environments, including academic and scientific …


Dr. Louis Traina, CFRM
Senior ConsultantDr. Lou Traina has served in public and private nonprofit enterprises in Southwest Florida for more than 27 years and is well-known throughout the community as an expert…


Debra Haley
Senior ConsultantDebra Haley retired in early 2020 as the Executive Director of New Horizons of Southwest Florida, a local nonprofit whose mission it is to empower at-risk youth to reach…


Christine Rahill
ConsultantChristine has been leading organizational growth as an award-winning philanthropy, marketing and wealth management executive in the private and non-profit sectors…


Peggy Overman Monson
ConsultantPeggy’s career background spans the fields of philanthropic services and development, private wealth management and asset gathering, and nonprofit management…


David Shellenbarger
ConsultantDavid Shellenbarger is a retired computer company executive who worked for two companies prior to starting his own business providing a range of software solutions…


Teresa Stohs, CFRE
Director of Grant ServicesTeresa Stohs has an extensive background in nonprofit executive management, fundraising, grant writing, marketing, strategic planning, and board development…


Joe Turner
Director of Fundraising, Marketing and CommunicationsFor more than 20 years, Joe had successfully programmed radio stations in Detroit; Lansing, Michigan; South Bend, Indiana; and southwest Florida…


Riley Randolph
Grants ManagerRiley brings an extremely strong work ethic and fresh perspectives to the Soukup team. Riley is not only responsible for writing grants, but also does grant research…


Maria Breston
Marketing and Graphic Design SpecialistMaria has a strong background in print and digital marketing with more than 20 years in the industry, in a variety of positions, providing leadership and counsel in marketing strategies…


JoAnn Lawrence
Fundraising, Marketing and Communications SpecialistJoAnn Lawrence has spent her entire professional career in the nonprofit sector in Southwest Florida, called to organizations that help those who find…


Susan Blankenship
GRANT PROPOSAL WRITERSusan has almost a decade of grant writing experience that includes crafting successful federal, state, foundation, and corporate giving proposals for a variety of nonprofit and…


Hannah Reynolds
Fundraising and Event Planning CoordinatorHannah brings to the team cutting edge techniques and fresh perspectives. She is responsible for creating engaging events to expand the reach of clients with…