Meet Teresa Halverson, Board of Directors President
In addition to her responsibilities as the Director of Marketing & Admissions at The Manor at Blue Water Bay in Niceville, Florida, Teresa Halverson serves as the President of the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc. She has been with the Manor for 12 years and joined the FHEC board in January of 2012.
Teresa and her husband Bob relocated to the area after Bob’s retirement from the Air Force in 2000. She has a degree from the University of Las Vegas, NV in Social Work and is a graduate of the Okaloosa Leadership Program. She is a Niceville/Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce board member, serving on various committees, including Military Affairs, and is presently the Vice President of Membership Development. Teresa is also a member of the Emerald Coast Military Affairs Council, the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and was recently selected as an honorary with the 53rd Wing at Eglin Air Force Base.
Teresa and her husband have one son, Garret, who is serving as an officer in the Marine Corp. When not volunteering or working, Teresa and Bob participate in local art shows as glass and jewelry artists.
Costa Enterprises, which operates 19 McDonald’s locations in Northwest Florida, recently presented a $1,500 donation to Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc. through their Coffee for a Cause campaign. The Costa family donated 50 percent of net proceeds from Monday coffee sales in the month of January to a local non-profit agency. Donations made to Fisher House enable the organization to continue supporting military families during medical needs with lodging and transportation. Fisher House, located on Eglin AFB opened in September of 2010, and has saved military families over $1,000,000 in lodging and transportation. The geographic footprint offers services to residents from Pensacola to Panama City.
A huge thank you to the Bear Bait Ultras for their generous donation to the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast!
The Manor at Blue Water Bay supporting Coffee for a Cause this morning for Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. Thanks to Team Manor for all the support and to McDonalds for all they do!
Mark Stogsdill, representing Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc, along with Board Member, Jim Fisher were presented with a SECOND check from this event for $4,818. This brings the total contributed from this year’s event to $6,818. Special thanks to the club, their leadership and Mac and Christy. Mark had a great time at the Poker Run and we appreciate your support of our military families.
Shirley Pigott and Mia Hughes were presented with a check for $1150 from Paul McShane, representing the Niceville Exchange Club. This club has been a lifetime supporter and raised these funds through their Field of Valor program. We love our friends at the Niceville Exchange Club and appreciate their continued support!
A huge THANK YOU to the Emerald Coast Jeepers for their recent donation to the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. We loved meeting you and having an opportunity to provide a tour. Thank you for your generosity and helping support our military members and their families in need.