Denise Lucas joined M. Thrailkill & Associates in April 2011 as a Management and Executive Recruiter.  She initially worked with the firm from 2004 to 2007 where she successfully sourced and placed candidates in executive leadership positions in various disciplines and also management positions with our client’s venues from coast to coast. 

Denise offers a wide range of customer service, sales and administrative support.  Denise worked for Grizzly Adams Productions as a Senior Licensing Consultant.  While in this role, she handled all domestic and international product sales increasing sales over 55% through maintaining the existing client base and developing new accounts.   Denise has also been an Account Executive with Clear Channel Communications.  During this time, she generated radio sales, designed commercials and created advertising campaigns that allowed their clients greater exposure to their consumer base.  Denise also has a background in marketing; as Marketing Manager for a regional mall she created, developed and implemented overall strategic marketing direction in driving revenue generation through corporate initiatives and extensive community involvement.

As part of her community involvement, Denise has been the past President for Working Woman’s Conference and Women’s Development Counsel.  She was also the Ambassador for Fort Collins Colorado Chamber of Commerce.  She is a member of Women’s Foodservice Forum and currently sits as Executive Board Member of her Homeowners Association.  She has an Associate Degree from the College of Sequoias.