Tricia Teague
Tricia D. Teague is a certified business and life coach, teacher, speaker, and consultant. She founded The Trep School® in 2018 to train and coach entrepreneurs. In June 2023 the business opened Soar Space Business Center, a coworking and incubation space.
Ms. Teague has multiple certifications: Co-Active Training Institute as a Co-Active Professional Coach (CPCC), International Coach Federation as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), GrowthWheel® Business Advisor, and facilitator for both the Kauffman FastTrac® and the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative Ice House Entrepreneurship educational programs.
As the founder of The Trep School®, Ms. Teague guides clients globally in executing strategies to grow their business and their leadership acumen. The company’s highest profile engagements include:
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity: contracted The Trep School® to provide training and technical assistance through its CannaTrep Law & Business program to hundreds of social equity applicants throughout Illinois competing for cannabis business licenses.
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority: awarded The Trep School® funds to develop and implement Trep OnTrack Business Bootcamp, a comprehensive program to build small businesses and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is comprised of educational opportunities and access to capital. To date The Trep School has provided more than $250,000 in seed funds to Danville area small businesses.
Ms. Teague is also heavily involved in the Danville community serving as Alderman/Vice Mayor on the Danville City Council, volunteering with several organizations, and serving on several boards.