Melissa Caldwell

Melissa Caldwell

As R. G. “Kelly” Caldwell Jr., CEO/president of Caldwell Trust Company begins the company’s 30^th year anniversary, his partner in life – wife Melissa Caldwell – literally will be right by his side.

Melissa Caldwell has joined the board of directors of regionally based Caldwell Trust Company, the leading wealth management company in Venice with a significant presence in Sarasota and the central Gulf Coast area. In announcing Caldwell’s appointment, R. G. “Kelly” Caldwell Jr., CEO/president praised Melissa’s all-around record of accomplishments, which encompass business sectors as well as community causes. “Melissa’s experience with real estate finance and negotiations, combined with her personal experience and passion for serving nonprofit institutions, makes her an ideal fit and a very welcome addition to our board,” he said. 

The Story of How Melissa Became a Board Member of Caldwell Trust Company
Originally from West Palm Beach, Melissa is a third-generation Floridian with a degree in business management and marketing. Her husband and Venice native, Kelly Caldwell of Caldwell Trust Company, is who led Melissa to Sarasota County. Being involved in the community is important to Melissa. "It is important to give back. I consider living in this community a privilege and have made a commitment to help it prosper. This is yet one more way to truly be engaged within our community and I look forward to assisting in making the next thirty years even more impactful for Caldwell Trust Company.”