Julie Schmelzle, S7 and S63

Julie A. Schmelzle - President of SW Florida and Senior Relationship Manager - Global Commercial Bank at Bank of America with responsibility for corporate client relationships with $50MM to $2Bil in revenues across diversified industry sectors with deep expertise in Agribusiness, Retail, Medical Device and Financial Intermediaries (national responsibility). A career spanning 30+ years advising corporate clients in operational efficiency, treasury, capital structure and markets and risk management; she also serves as part of the local executive team for Southwest Florida and serves on the Bank of America Innovation in Commercial Banking Council (U.S.).

With a business and economic backdrop from her professional experience, she has been extensively involved in local economic development serving in various roles including EDC Chair, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce (Opportunity Naples Community Strategic Plan and Past-Chair of The Greater Naples Chamber). Additional community and leadership roles include the Naples Airport Authority (Noise Compatibility Committee) and long-time trustee – Vice Chair of Community School of Naples. Graduate of Leadership Collier and Leadership Florida (Cornerstone).

With a passion for empowering and mentoring others, she has been recognized as an Alumnus of Distinction from Bowling Green State University, Women’s Foundation of Collier County - Woman of Initiative 2021, and 2023 Naples Illustrated Top 100 – Collier County’s most influential business leaders. And enjoys the role as volunteer educator on the topic of financial wellness across SW Florida. Community and volunteerism have a prominent role in her professional and personal life. Married to George they have three adult children who were born and raised in Naples. Their family enjoys travel and gathering around the table with great food, drink and of course – family and friends!