The People of Lori Coulter
Lori Coulter | President and CEO
Lori developed the TrueMeasure process with the intent of "helping to make life a little bit better for all women." After graduating with a Master of Business Administration from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis, Lori worked in marketing and business development for Macroeconomic Advisers, a premier economic consulting and forecasting firm. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where she studied marketing. Lori enjoys spending time with her husband, Kelly, and their two-year-old son, Devin, traveling, boating, water-skiing, reading, and shopping, of course!
Terry Thompson | Director
One of the first TrueBelievers, Terry has been involved with Lori Coulter from the earliest stages. Terry retired in early 2003 as President of Jack Henry and Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY), a provider of integrated computer systems and processor of ATM and debit card transactions for banks and credit unions. He joined Jack Henry in 1990 as Chief Financial Officer, guiding the company from $15 million in revenues to more than $396 million, from 98 employees to more than 2,350, and from a market capitalization of $6.5 million to the current value of $1.7 billion. During his tenure, Jack Henry was recognized by the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Money Magazine, Investor's Business Daily, and others as one of the top stocks over the decade of the nineties. Terry brings a wealth of experience in managing growth, strategic planning, financial forecasting and budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, and advising small companies.
Prior to his tenure at Jack Henry, Terry served in diverse financial and accounting positions with the United States Army, Deloitte and Touche and others. In addition to his participation with Lori CoulterTM, Terry serves or has served on the Boards of Directors for Beyond Now Technologies, Inc., Overland Park, Kansas; SiriCOMM, Inc. (OTC:SIRC), Joplin, Missouri; and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Missouri Society of Public Accountants, and received the Southwest Missouri State University Outstanding Alumni Award in 2001.
Megan Christie | Creative & Fashion Director
With a keen eye for fashion and design trends, Megan joined Lori Coulter after working in product design and development for a Harley-Davidson licensee, where she managed new product lines, coordinated and merchandised for trade shows and oversaw catalog compilations. Megan received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia with a minor in Textile and Apparel Management, and has since furthered her fashion design skills via graduate-level coursework at Lindenwood University. In her spare time, Megan finds joy in serving as a board member for Fashion Group International, traveling, dining, designing, sewing, and reading.
Steven Glickman | Business Development
A TrueProfessional, Steve joined Lori Coulter in November, 2006, to assist with new business development, sales, marketing, and store operations. Steve is a veteran of the retail industry with a 24-year career at CPI Corporation, a licensee of Sears, Roebuck and Company. Prior to his retirement in December ,2005, CPI operated over 1,000 portrait studios in Sears stores throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. During his career with CPI, he served as the Executive Vice President of Operations and Executive Vice President of Marketing and Advertising. Steve is a native of St. Louis and has served on a number of not-for-profit boards including the Greater St. Louis United Way, Edgewood Children’s Home, KWMU and St. Louis Cinema.
Shanna Mellnick | Operations Manager
Shanna joined Lori Coulter from Linda Segal in Houston, Texas, and is a TrueAsset to our team. She was as a design assistant/production coordinator for Linda Segal for five years, prior to joining Lori Coulter. In addition, Shanna helped launch the “H” line with Tommy Hilfiger and worked for Michael Faircloth, designer of Laura Bush’s inaugural wardrobe. Shanna is originally from Dallas, Texas, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Apparel Design and Technology from Purdue University and an Associate's Degree in Fashion Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology. Shanna enjoys spending her free time reading, shopping, watching movies, and spending time with her husband, Vinnie.
Nicole Glauber | Store-in-Store Manager, Lori Coulter at Macy’s Chesterfield
Nicole began her career with Lori Coulter after completing dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in General Studies and English from Fontbonne University in St. Louis. She joined Lori Coulter for the opportunity to help women in a truly meaningful way and to gain broad experience in business. Nicole has worked as a TrueConsultant, Administrative Assistant at the headquarters office, and currently as the Store In-Store Manager at Lori Coulter at Macy’s Chesterfield. Helping women love their bodies is Nicole’s main focus as manager. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, movies, gardening, writing, and traveling.
Ellen Goevert | TrueConsultant, Lori Coulter at Macy’s Chesterfield
With a TruePassion for style and fashion, Ellen joined the Lori Coulter team after graduating from Fontbonne University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Merchandising. After working with various business owners, she has found her calling as a TrueConsultant helping fulfill the Lori Coulter mission of “making life a little better for all women.” In her free time she likes to spend time with her family, reading, shopping and cooking.
Diana Maxwell | Administrative Assistant
A graduate of Webster University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, Diana comes to Lori Coulter with an eye for fashion and a flair for style. She brings an international perspective and a world of experience gained through her study abroad semester in Thailand and travels in Europe. As an undergrad, Diana honed her customer service skills in the hospitality industry as server, bartender, and restaurant manager. As a competitive swimmer for most of her youth, she understands the importance of a swimsuit that is perfect for you. She lives for dancing, baseball (go Cardinals!), fine dining, traveling, and most of all, the beach!
