A third generation Floridian with deep roots in the community, Michelle brings an unmatched combination of local government experience, business connections, and development knowledge. A former Naples City Council member and current Collier County Planning Commissioner, Michelle has a firsthand understanding of land development codes, zoning, permitting, and building requirements.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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Leverages decades of community leadership and local government experience to support business development and client relationships
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Deep knowledge of SWFL land development, zoning, permitting, and growth management processes
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Former Naples City Council member with experience overseeing major municipal construction and infrastructure projects
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Active board member on Collier County Planning Commission, Big Cypress Basin Board, and other community organizations shaping Collier County’s growth management
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Bilingual professional with dual U.S./Spanish citizenship
JOINED LUTGERT: 2021
YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE: 28
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Municipal Projects Spearheaded Baker Park
- Design and construction
Naples City Dock
- Design and full reconstruction
City of Naples Emergency Operations Center
- Design and Construction
“Complete Streets” model on 8th St., Downtown Naples
- Design and implementation
Reviewed redevelopment projects
- The Naples Beach Club
- Old Naples Hotel
- Various projects on 5th Ave and in the D-downtown areas
County Petitions Reviewed
- Numerous affordable and market-rate housing projects
- Multiple RLSA Village petitions
- Growth Management Plan amendments, Land Development Code updates, PUD and zoning reviews
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana
- Master’s Degree, Florida Gulf Coast University
Leadership Programs
- Leadership Collier, 2014
- Leadership Florida, Class XXXVI