About Me
Teresa Meares Biography
Teresa D. Meares brings extensive executive, government, and corporate leadership experience, consistently driving positive change and operational excellence in multiple roles, from CEO to Sr. Director of Operations. Her unique approach grounded in the principles of servant leadership—emphasizing Confidence, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Empathy (CARE)—guides her strategic decision making and problem-solving. Teresa is known for her ability to lead companies through significant transitions, including the startup and scale of two multimillion dollar businesses, and for fostering high-retention environments that align operational strategies with business goals.
She is the founder of TM Consulting, where she assists organizations and businesses in the development and execution of growth and multi‐level project strategies. These strategies focus on delivering exceptional presentation, execution, and management of initiatives.
In 2020 she published her first leadership book “C.A.R.E. Effective leadership through the control of emotions.” Additionally, she has been published as an editorial guest on many topics discussing leadership, girls’ empowerment, and women in business.

Teresa is on the Business Journal’s “List” as a top Women-Owned Business in northeast Florida. She was the recipient of the 2009 Jacksonville Business Journal’s Women of Influence and the 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year for the North Florida Women in Business Awards.
Teresa started two companies, DGG Tactical Supply and Audibelle clothing & uniforms, and grew both to become multi-million-dollar businesses. After 15 years as a business owner, she successfully sold both businesses and now uses her experience to consult other companies. Her previous businesses were recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in northeast Florida, a Florida Company to Watch by Grow Florida, Top 300 businesses in Florida, and Top 50 Women Owned Businesses in Florida.
She is a Past President of the Women Business Owners of North Florida, Past Chair of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Past Chair for the NAWBO Institute (a foundation supporting women’s education), World Vice President for Les Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises (FCEM), an international association which represents 120 countries across five continents, and Senator for USA representing World Business Angels Investment Grand assembly.
Favorite Quote
Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to remind people you are, you aren't.
Margaret Thatcher
Accomplishments

BUSINESS AWARDS
- 2008 and 2009 Jacksonville Business Journal # 4 and #2 rank as Woman Owned business
- 2009 - Jacksonville Business Journal Fastest growing companies, #17 out of 50
- 2009 - Jacksonville Business Journal Woman of Influence
- 2010 - Women in Business Award - Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2012 and 2013 Top Woman Owned business in Florida #13 out of 50
- 2014 - Spirit of Rosie Award and Girl Scouts Women who make a difference
RECOGNITION
- 1990 & 1997 Sheriff’s Commendation for outstanding performance
- 1993 Life Saving Award
- 1996 Life Saving Award
- 1998 & 2000 Meritorious Service award for exceptional service in field investigations
- 2002 Meritorious Service award for outstanding performance as the
- K-9 Supervisor
- 2003 Mutual Assistance Award from the Palatka Police Department
AFFILIATIONS
- Past National Chair, National Association of Women Business Owners, 2012 to 2018
- Past National Chair and current board member, Institute for National Association of Women Business Owners 2016 to Current
- International World Vice President, FCEM Les Femmes Chefs d'Enterprises Mondiales, 2018 to Current
- Past President Women Business Owners of N Florida 2008 to 2014
- Past Board Member of Hubbard House - Non-Profit Domestic Violence Center