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Meet Susan
Founder & CEO
Susan Frantz, Founder & CEO of Frantz Marketing Solutions, is a seasoned marketing strategist with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries and geographies. She spearheads the agency’s efforts in designing bespoke marketing campaigns that drive business growth through innovation and strategic thinking. Susan’s passion for pioneering thought leadership and optimizing both internal processes and external communication forms the bedrock of her client-centric approach.
Beyond her agency, Susan serves as President of the award-winning Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. She also serves as an adjunct professor in the School of Communications & Philosophy at Florida Gulf Coast University. Teaching at FGCU not only allows her to share her expertise with aspiring marketing professionals but also contributes to the enrichment of the local community through educational empowerment. Additionally, Susan contributes her time to several non-profit committees, including The American Cancer Society’s Lee County Cattle Baron’s Ball and Hope Hospice’s Shine for Hope initiative.
Before founding Frantz Marketing Solutions, Susan led the marketing team at Frantz EyeCare, as their Marketing Director, where she led marketing growth via external outreach and referral programs, internal and premium procedure sales growth strategies as well as traditional and digital marketing efforts.
Susan brings over 15 years of marketing experience throughout multiple industries, geographies, and scales of business with her specific focus revolving around growth strategies in healthcare, retail, hospitality, and sports and entertainment.
Susan has a passion for innovative thought leadership and campaign creation, with an emphasis on building the best possible growth strategies for each client. In her free time, Susan enjoys spending time with her family, watching college football (Go Canes!), and spending her time enriching Southwest Florida’s community via volunteering to help various charitable causes including most recently chairing and serving on the committe for the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball. She is also an active member of the Southwest Florida Chapter of FPRA, serving on the leadership team and the VP of membership.
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Meet Violet
Marketing & PR Intern
Violet is a rising junior at Florida Gulf Coast University, where she is majoring in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and minoring in Marketing. She currently serves as President of FGCU’s Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) student chapter and works as a Resident Assistant with FGCU Housing and Residence Life. Her past roles include Staff Writer for FGCU’s Eagle Media and Social Media Assistant for the Honors College, where she honed her storytelling and digital communication skills.
At Frantz Marketing Solutions, Violet is excited to deepen her experience in marketing, PR, and social media while supporting a variety of client campaigns. Outside of work, she enjoys kayaking, bird watching, and spending time with her family.
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Meet Jade
Marketing Intern
Jade Hardy is a junior at Florida Gulf Coast University, pursuing a degree in Business Management with a concentration in International Business. With a passion for marketing, she actively participates in FGCU’s AMA (American Marketing Association) and IBA (International Business Association). Through her internships with various organizations, Jade has developed her marketing and business skills, and she hopes to make an impact in the local marketing industry.
In Spring 2025, she will be interning with Frantz Marketing Solutions, where she plans to further apply and expand her knowledge. Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Jade enjoys traveling, working out, and spending quality time with friends and family.