Shameela started in direct sales in 1994 in Canada selling natural gas and electric while working for Direct Energy. In 1999 she went to Detroit, as part of the deregulation of energy, and worked across 7 different states, while still building and leading teams with Direct Energy. She had the diligence to maintain top rank as an individual sales producer and with the #1 team wherever she went. She then ended up in Texas in 2003, while still with Direct Energy, but once the company was sold she started contracting from Telecommunication vendors that were in Texas.

While working for the vendors, she was also establishing a relationships with the clients, who ultimately offered her direct contracts.

Telvee joined the team at Monterey Marketing in August of 2025 as the Director of Administration where she provides executive level support to Shameela, Monterey’s CEO/President. Telvee serves as a point of contact between Monterey and our vendors in order to manage all internal and external office correspondence.

She also creates and implements all payroll operations, digital marketing, reports and data. Her organizational leadership, ability to streamline operations and execute the demands of the company’s daily business coincide with her dedication and drive for the growth and continued success of Monterey.

As the Director of Operations and Sales at Monterey Marketing, Sam oversee 27 offices nationwide, leading sales teams and driving daily operations, business development, sales management, and customer success. Leveraging his extensive experience in sales, team management, and business consulting, he delivers exceptional results.

Sam joined Monterey Marketing in 2009, rapidly advancing from an entry-level sales role to Regional Manager, expanding territories across the Gulf States, Southeast, and South Central regions. Throughout, I’ve built and led high-performing teams, implemented standard operating procedures, and consistently delivered results.