Kathy Judkins, is Sr. Consultant for Civic, Charitable & Government Affairs for SECO Energy.  She has been with the company for 14 years.  Before her current role, she worked for Citrus, Levy, Marion CareerSource for 12 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a major in Marketing.

In her quest to making her community a better place for all, she serves in several ways on various advisory committees and community boards such as:

ASSOCIATIONS
American Association of Blacks in Energy, Board President2018 – Present
Citrus, Levy, Marion Career Source Board Member and Chair                                                     2015 – Present
Ocala/Marion Chamber and Economic Partnership Board Member                                           2007 – 2021
Central Florida Development Council (CEDC) Strategy Committee Member                            2015 – 2021
Lake County Chamber Alliance                                                                                                             2015 – 2019
College of Central Florida President’s Circle Board Member                                                         2013 – 2018
South Lake Chamber Board of Trustee Member                                                                               2011 – 2018
United Way Board Member, Board Chair, PR& Marketing Committee Chair                            2010 – 2017
Go Red for Women – American Heart Association Executive Leader                                          2011 – 2016
Eustis Chamber Board Member, Public Policy Committee Chair                                                  2010 – 2015
Marion County Economic Development Council                                                                              2005-2007

As a lifelong learner Kathy’s also accomplished professional development attributes in these areas:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certified Cooperative Communicator (CCC)                                                                                       2015
Leadership & Management Skills Certification Program                                                                  2011
Dale Carnegie Training                                                                                                                             2010
Electric Utility System Operation Training                                                                                          2007
Career Development Facilitator Certification                                                                                      2005
Disney Institute – The Disney Approach to Quality Customer Service                                          2005
Dynamic Works Institute – Florida Tier 1&2 Certification                                                               2004

Kathy’s also earned recognition for her community service:

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Dynamic Works Institute – Florida Tier 1&2 Certification                                                               2004
Ocala Business Journal as a “Professional Woman to Watch”                                                         2011
United Way Outstanding Cabinet Member Award                                                                             2010
Marion County YMCA Black Achiever’s Award                                                                                   2004
CLM Workforce Connection High Performing Leadership Award                                                  2004
CLM Workforce Connection Outstanding Leadership & Management Award                             2001

In her free time, she focuses on church activities and volunteering at her church. She has two adult children and enjoys spending time with her granddaughter.