Judy Smith married her high school sweetheart, Jack only 40 years ago. They have three sons and nine grandchildren (7 girls and 2 boys). She is presently an Independent Designer with Origami Owl Custom Jewelry.

Judy is originally from Cleveland, OH - then moved to Northern Kentucky - and now lives in Port Charlotte fulltime. She loves it here, especially when she sees the winter weather reports from up North.

Not only does she belong to BPW/EV, but also the Charlotte County Women's Club where she is the Arts & Crafts Chair Person and the Punta Gorda Chapter of ABWA where she is currently the Vice President and the Fundraising Chair. While living in Northern Kentucky, she belonged to the Girl Scout Council, Chamber of Commerce of Northern Kentucky, Northern Kentucky Homebuilders Association. She worked for a large convention hotel as the Director of Catering and Convention Services, she sold new homes for Fischer Homes and was Director of Group Sales for the Westin Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix, VI, Westin Grand Cayman and the Westin St. Maarten Resort & Casino. This position allowed her to travel a great deal around the country and be involved in some really great client events.

Judy obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Hiram College at the ripe old age of 39 and graduated on the same day her oldest son graduated from high school. She loves to travel, read constantly, play golf and have her children and grandchildren visit.