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Perri duGard Owens
Founder
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Perri loves Scarface, Mary J. Blige, high heels, wine and all things jazzy.
Experienced in PR, media relations, marketing and branding, Perri is a professional who brings proven leadership, creating measurable results and building awareness to achieve goals through communication strategies. She develops programs for clients of varying sizes and enjoys dreaming big, then executing to success.
As a nationally recognized communications strategist and founder of duGard Communications (dGC), an award-winning firm known for bold, results-driven campaigns, Perri has blended creativity, precision, and strategic insight to drive measurable impact for clients across finanical services, healthcare, nonprofits and major brands.
Perri brings 20+ years of experience in marketing, media relations, branding, and executive communications, honed through leadership roles at HCA’s TriStar Health System, DCI Donor Services, BOHAN and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Her work has earned national recognition and placements in Time, Essence, Billboard, Modern Healthcare, The Tennessean, The Dallas Morning News, and more.
Under her leadership, dGC has become a trusted partner for clients navigating complex messaging challenges. Now, with a strong entrepreneurial legacy and a passion for purpose-driven storytelling, Perri is charting a new course—seeking corporate or collaborative opportunities where her strategic acumen and innovative approach can fuel growth at scale.
She remains driven by the same mission: to inspire action, shift perspectives, and create lasting connections between brands and their audiences.
