Bridgette Bello Talks with Julius Davis about Leading A Growing Company in Tampa Bay

Julius Davis, P.E., LEED AP is President and CEO of VoltAir Consulting Engineers. He has more than 20 years of experience in all phases of consulting engineering services. Julius is known for his commitment to supporting the latest technologies and most energy efficient systems. He is a natural problem-solver, communicator, and innovator. His leadership has greatly contributed to the continuous growth the firm has enjoyed.

Julius currently serves on various local, state, and national boards, advocating for a range of issues such as; promotion of small businesses and economic enterprise, mentoring young engineers, and community development. His leadership has created a workplace environment that promotes volunteerism and community outreach. Julius earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Florida.

Bridgette Bello, CEO and Publisher of Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, was the former president and publisher of the Tampa Bay Business Journal for 11 years.  She is a longtime media professional with more than 30 years of experience and was the first woman publisher in the newspaper’s 40-year history. She has worked in almost every aspect of the media business from writing for a daily newspaper to buying advertising as a media buyer for ad agencies, and everything in between. Bridgette has run successful sales departments in both print and broadcast positions, as well as award-winning news teams across both platforms.  In its first year of publishing, TBBW the magazine was awarded two Charlie Awards by the Florida Magazine Association and, is the 2021 winner of Small Business of the Year. Bridgette is a previously Governor Appointed Vice Chair for St. Petersburg College board of trustees for 8 years, Chair of the St. Petersburg Collegiate High School audit selection committee and a member of the Jameis Winston Foundation board, as well as Board of Directors emeritus for The Spring of Tampa Bay, past Chair of the American Diabetes Association Step Out Walk to stop diabetes, and a CEO’S Against Cancer, Florida Chapter Member.  She was also the gala chair for the Alzheimer’s Association 2020 and 2021, a member of the board of governors for The Centre Club Tampa, board of directors for CEO Council, a Project Opioid Tampa Bay Coalition member and on various nonprofit board committees including chair of the Man and Woman of the Year and Light the Night recruitment committees. She was the St. Petersburg Chamber “Business Woman of the Year” for 2011, and Best Moms of the Bay for 2012. She is the mom of 3 beautiful 26-year-old children, all productive members of society.