Daniel L. Melvin

CEO

Daniel Melvin was born and raised in Detroit Michigan.  After spending time in the Marine Corps, Daniel worked in management at the Detroit branch of the U.S. Federal Reserve System for 11 years where he won, an unprecedented, two Presidential Achievement Awards, the highest award to be presented by the U.S. Federal Reserve System,  as well as several other Awards of Achievement for his innovative, Creative and “Out of The Box” thinking which led to proposals that caused several departments within that branch and others across the country that followed suit, to become more cost and operationally efficient than they had ever been before.

Although Daniel was a natural when it came to out of the box thinking in areas of Growth and Development, his passion was and still is music, more specifically, singing.  Being raised in Detroit during the Motown explosion around the world, Daniel was literally able to learn and develop his talent with the help of some of the Legends of Motown.  The results of which was him being able to travel the world as a professional singer.

In 2001 Daniel and his wife Barbara, currently a Vice President Community Lender for First Florida Integrity Bank, moved to Florida where he continued singing while still becoming a successful, well publicized entrepreneur and an award winning Community involved partner & leader.   He’s been repeatedly written about in several of the local business and community magazines as well as The Naples Daily News who selected him as one of the Inaugural Winners of their Annual 25 over 50 Community Service Awards for his work and contributions to an array of non-profit organizations, as well as developing & mentoring young men and women who have interests and desires related to the performance and visual arts.

In 2014 Daniel started an annual fundraising drive called “Party With  A Purpose” through his for profit corporation, Most Romantic Voice Productions, LLC., of which he, his wife and an outstanding group of volunteers have successfully been able to raise funds to donate to a newly selected Non-Profit organization each year.  Organizations such as, the Hodges University Diversity Program, Dress for Success SW Florida and the NAACP ACT-SO Program.  Daniel has donated his services to other Non-Profits such as Baby Basics, Healthy Start, The Cancer Society, The National Association for Mental Illness and many more.  In addition to the many nonprofit organizations, Daniel and his wife were the Co-Chairs of the Night of Champions Awards Dinner for 2017 and will be in that roll again for 2018.  Now, Daniel has taken his annual fundraising event and its slogan, and formed a Not-For Profit Corporation called: The Party With A Purpose Foundation, Incorporated.  The newly formed Party With A Purpose Foundation, Inc. will be hosting the 2018 Party With A Purpose #5 event at the Naples Hilton on Saturday October 13^th.

Barbara Rhodes-Melvin

President

Barbara Melvin is currently the Vice President and Community Lender at First Florida Integrity Bank. Since arriving in Southwest Florida in 2001, Barbara has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community service. She serves on many Boards in the Community. She is the Immediate Past President of Dress for Success SW FL, The Immediate Past President of The Small Business Resource Network, 1st VP of the Collier County NAACP, VP Haitian Coalition, many more. Barbara is a John C. Maxwell certified trainer, coach and mentor. Barbara is a motivational/inspirational speaker where she has spoken at many Leadership conferences, summits, symposiums, graduations and much more.

Barbara recently was selected as one of Southwest Florida’s Most Influential Black American Achievers. In June 2017 Barbara won Tri-Town Construction Community Volunteer of the Year Award. In Jan. 2015 Barbara won The Champion Award presented by The Collier County Champions for Learning. In March 2015 Barbara won The Women Of Distinction award presented by The Delta Sigma Theta of Collier County. In 2014 Barbara won the Glass Slipper Award presented by The National Diversity Council. In 2013 Barbara was The Volunteer of the Year for Wells Fargo Bank and Volunteer of the Year for the Florida Small Business Development Center both locally and statewide.  She continues to win many awards and recognitions for her work in the Community.

Denise Murphy

Vice President/Treasurer

Denise Murphy is the Club Controller for The Players Club & Spa, an affiliate of Stock Development Associates. She started with Stock in 2001 and worked as their Corporate Controller for over 3 years. She joined The Players Club & Spa in January 2012 and enjoys working with the company and is a dedicated employee.

Denise, an experienced accountant with various accounting certifications, has attended Edison Community College, Norfolk State University and Southern New Hampshire University. She has over 20 years experience in her field and started her career in the car business as Office Manager for the Galloway Family of Dealerships for over 6 years.

Denise is an avid volunteer and supports various organizations such as; Guadalupe Social Services, Youth Haven, Collier County Schools, St. Matthews House and Humane Society of Collier County. In her spare time, Denise is an avid volunteer in the community and a strong supporter for education. Denise is a mentor with the Champions for Learning program which helps make a difference in the lives of children and teens in Collier County. She is also currently serving on two committees for the Champions for Learning Program, on the JROTC Booster Club for Naples High School, on the board of Greater Naples Better Government Committee, the Treasurer for Southwest Florida Wounded Vet Run, serving on the Affordable Housing Committee for Collier County Government and on the Board of Directors for Collier Child Care Resources. She is also on the Advisory Board for the Above-Board Chamber, on the SAC Board at Naples High School and serves on the NAF Board for Collier County Public Schools.

Denise was a Girl Scout Leader for 10 years, PTA President and served on a board for 8 years, served on a SAC Board for two years and has volunteered over 11 years for Collier County Schools.  She is a proud graduate of the 2015 GAIN program with the Chamber of Commerce and is a Leadership Collier Alumni. Denise is currently the Chair of the LCF Events and Outings Committee, serves on the Public Policy Committee, Vice Chair of the GAIN Class and serving on the Youth Leadership Collier Committee. She was honored by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Leadership Collier Foundation as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year!

She enjoys spending time with her two children and has coached soccer for YMCA. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and likes to watch her children play and compete in soccer, basketball and JROTC Raiders. It’s her dream to have her own non-profit one day that gives back to the under-privileged children of Collier County

Stephanie Lucarelli

Board Member

Currently the Vice Chair of the District 2 School Board and Board Member of Champions For Learning, Stephanie grew up in Middletown, NJ. She attended Rutgers University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Natural Resources Management. In addition, she completed post-graduate coursework in Science Education and attained her NJ State Science Teaching Certificate. Mrs. Lucarelli spent summers working as a Backcountry Ranger for Rocky Mountain National Park and a Team Building Leader for the Monmouth County Park System. Her passion, however, was being a 7Th and 8th grade science teacher in Fair Haven, NJ.

Mrs. Lucarelli has been living in Naples with her husband, Domenic, since 2002. They have four children, all attending Collier County Public Schools. Stephanie has been a Guest Teacher for Collier County Public Schools since 2013, but has been volunteering countless hours at various schools since 2004. She has had the pleasure of serving on the District’s Accreditation Committee, the Headstart Policy Council, and as the Vice President of the Naples Park PTO for the past 8 years.

LAURA MOBILEY WILLIAMS

A Native New Yorker, Laura’s work history is a testimony to her varied skills and capabilities.
1 :- As a Financial Assistant for AMCENA, a Fortune 500 company, she reported directly to the CEO, the Senior VP of Finance, while also supporting two other financial VP’s. Her duties encompassed: Sole responsibility of the company’s Corporate Accounts Payable Account, Bookkeeping and Administrative Procedures. She transcribed & typed minutes, correspondence, created and typed financial reports as well as performed in depth financial support to The Board of Directors, in addition to training office staff on various computer programs.

2:- As a Naval Officer’s wife in Okinawa Japan, she was an Executive assistant in the General’s office. With the Air Force 18th Support Group she directly supported two high ranking officers by performing just about every aspect of assisting the administrative staff of that support group.

3:- She’s been the corporate assistant of La-Van Hawkins, a millionaire entrepreneur who owned Hawkins Food Group as well as formed La-Van Hawkins Urban City Foods Management Inc., Franchisee of several Burger King and Perkins Family restaurants and the owner of 89 Detroit area Pizza Hut Restaurants. Her duties included Support to the CEO and FCO in the daily running of 23 Burger King Franchises, Administrative, Financial, Research and more.

4:- Laura was also a magazine publishing assistant for N2 Publishing who composed a professional “Who’s Who” monthly magazine for several high end gated communities. She was responsible for interviewing influential residents, composing stories, taking pictures, orchestrating Front Page photo shoots and she structured events.

She has a Degree in Business Administration and a Paralegal Degree. She also has a passion for Non-Profits. Her non-profit work includes Dress for Success SWFL, After the Rain – Women’s Intervention Home (Secretary for The Board of Directors)
Habitat for Humanity and Salvation Army – Special Events
Lifeline Family Services – Mentor to Unwed Teen Moms and now Secretary and Board Member for The Party With A Purpose Foundation, Inc.