Meet Marisa

Director of Marketing in Greenville, SC

Marisa brings over a decade of marketing expertise and digital know-how to Southern First. Raised in Greenville, after graduating from Clemson, she began her marketing career in the city she loved and watched grow up alongside her. From the automotive industry to real estate and now in banking, she has spent her career helping local businesses share their stories and connecting clients making impactful financial decisions with experts who truly care. As Director of Marketing, she executes the bank's marketing and advertising strategy across the eight markets we serve in the Southeast and enjoys the privilege of supporting a team who enable dreams every day. Marisa leads Southern First's annual United Way giving campaign, which was awarded Most Creative Campaign in 2024. She was also named to Coldwell Banker's 30 Under 30 list in 2020. She serves as Communications Chair on the Board of Directors of the Upper SC Risk Management Association and enjoys volunteering for a variety of Upstate nonprofits with the Southern First team. Outside of the office, she is an avid Harry Potter fan and collector and enjoys reading. She and her husband love to travel, watch Formula 1 races, and walk their two dogs together.