Vice president, economic development, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce

There is a strong working force behind much of the economic success and growth of Collier County, and that would largely be due to the efforts of vice president of Economic Development for Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Kristi Bartlett. In addition to leading the chamber’s public-policy program, Bartlett is also responsible for planning and implementing the yearly program for Opportunity Naples. She was a main force behind the local expansions of Arthrex and ACI Worldwide.

When difficulties arise in her efforts for workforce development, Bartlett relies on the term “falling up” as inspiration to push through. “I try to take my frustrations or disappointments and turn them into a positive. It is very motivating,” she says.

Bartlett stays motivated in her personal life as well, serving as a co-caption of the local chapter of the Women’s March on Washington, and being a devoted mother to her daughter, Logan