Terrie Pickerill, Vice President

Terrie Pickerill joined Axelrod & Associates in 1997 as a research associate, compiling statistical and analytical data and preparing detailed reports covering an expansive range of issues.

Pickerill was promoted to the production department in 1998 and is currently the Senior Media Producer at Axelrod & Associates. She manages every step in the production of television and radio advertisements for clients – with duties ranging from coordinating technical crews, locations and talent to editing spots and ensuring their prompt delivery to stations.

Prior to joining Axelrod, Pickerill worked for the Illinois Comptroller's Office, where she developed and managed a comprehensive database for the 7,246 Illinois local government entities. She also created a program for paperless filing, the basis of which is still used today by the State of Illinois.

In 1994, Pickerill served as the volunteer coordinator for the Netsch for Governor campaign. Her primary responsibilities included recruiting and managing all downstate volunteers. This also included assisting heavily in the creation and implementation of the statewide field program.

Pickerill is a 1994 graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a BA in Political Science. At SIU, Pickerill was the Undergraduate Student Government Chief of Staff. In 2001, Pickerill was chosen as a member of the inaugural class of the Illinois Women in Leadership Program.

She is a native of the downstate Metro East region, east of St. Louis. She resides in Chicago.