The Professional Women's Luncheon has set the standard for showcasing successful women in an environment that is inspiring and exciting.  At each lunch, a high profile woman shares her life story, giving attendees a look into the struggles and accomplishments of women throughout Central Florida.  Likewise, the luncheon is attended by successful business women who participate in special activities designed to facilitate introductions.


SPEAKER:



Julie P. Kleffel, CLBB
 
Julie joined Seacoast in October 2014 through the acquisition of BankFIRST, where she had served as EVP, Commercial Sales Leader. In her current role as EVP, Chief Banking Officer, Julie leads all Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Residential Lending, Specialty Finance, Government Lending functions, and Call Center operations for Seacoast. 

A fourth generation Central Florida native, Julie has strong ties to her community. She currently serves as the Treasurer for the Garden Theatre, a Board Member for the Central Florida YMCA Finance Committee, Executive Director for the National Entrepreneur Center, Vice President for the Mary Lee DePugh Nursing Home Association, and is Lifetime Director for the West Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Most notably, Julie was named Business Executive of the Year by the Orlando Business Journal?s 2017 Women Who Mean Business Awards.

As a parent and active advocate for special needs children, Julie is a member of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida and the Down Syndrome Foundation. Additionally, she has testified at the Florida and Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate Committees regarding the Personal Learning Scholarship Account.

A graduate of the ABA National and Graduate Commercial Lending Schools, Julie has also received the prestigious ?Certified Lender Business Banker? designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers. She completed her professional education by graduating with distinction from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in 2009.

Julie is based in Winter Garden. 

If you would like to attend as a guest, contact Dena Hansen, Director Of Membership at 407-708-4609 or dhansen@seminolebusiness.org


Thank you to our Sponsors!






Veritas
Florida Blue
WithumSmith+Brown
The Orlando Law Group
Sonata Senior Living
The Father's Table
CLX Engineering 
BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers
Duke Energy 

For now, our event guidelines will be:

• All host venues will be adhering to current guidelines regarding setup and cleaning schedules
• Masks, fist bumps and elbow rubs are encouraged, handshakes and hugs are discouraged
• Hand sanitizer will be available at check-in

Plus, we trust that you will stay home if you (or someone in your household) has

• Had a fever in last 24 hours
• Had a cough, congestion or runny nose
• Have been exposed to someone who tested positive in the past two weeks.

*All Event tickets are non-refundable
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