Michelle McLeod, Big Cypress Basin Board Member
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Michelle McLeod is a third generation Floridian, raised in Fort Myers. Upon graduating from Fort Myers High School, McLeod attended St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana.
After college, McLeod started a career in the hotel industry, a career she enjoyed for over 20 years. Her last position in the industry was Director of Sales for the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.
After her career in the hospitality industry, McLeod decided to continue her education, which led her to earn a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Being from this area, community service has always been very important to McLeod. With so much vested in this community, one thing led to another, and McLeod ran for Naples City Council in 2016 and successfully earned a seat on the council. That opportunity also allowed her to serve on the Tourist Development Council and City of Naples’ Community Redevelopment Agency. McLeod considers it a true honor and privilege to have served the residents of the City of Naples as their elected official during those years.
McLeod currently serves on the boards of the Women’s Foundation of Collier County, Collier Coalition for Healthy Minds, Collier County Community Land Trust, SWFL Urban Land Institute, the Park Shore Association, and the Venetian Bay Yacht Club. Michelle also works full time for The Lutgert Companies heading up business development for its construction division.
Michelle is a proud graduate of Leadership Collier, Class 2014 and Leadership Florida, Class XXXVI. In her free time, Michelle enjoys running, cycling, swimming, and competing in athletic events. She also enjoys cooking and hosting dinner gatherings at her home.
Current Term: August 2023 – March 2027
Contact Address:
Big Cypress Basin Service Center
2660 North Horseshoe Drive, Suite 101A
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: (239) 263-7615
Email: mmcleod@sfwmd.gov
Areas Represented: Collier County and portions of Monroe County
Appointed By: Governor Ron DeSantis
Original Appointment: August 4, 2023
Education:
• MBA - Florida Gulf Coast University
• B.A. - St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana
Occupation: The Lutgert Companies
Professional, Business and Service Affiliations:
• Women’s Foundation of Collier County
• Collier Coalition for Healthy Minds
• Collier County Community Land Trust
• Southwest Florida Urban Land Institute
• Park Shore Association
• Venetian Bay Yacht Club
Past Affiliations:
• Naples City Council, City of Naples
• Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Naples
• Tourist Development Council, Collier County
Alumni, Leadership Programs:
• Leadership Collier, Class 2014
• Leadership Florida, Class XXXVI