Julio Villiers

Julio Villiers is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, real estate, and government relations. Currently serving as a Business Development Manager at Ascendus since January 2023, Villiers also works as a Real Estate Advisor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices since June 2020. Prior roles include a position at the U.S. Small Business Administration from June 2020 to December 2022, where responsibilities included assisting lenders with SBA lending programs, training, and serving as the District Office lead for Hispanic outreach. Villiers has a solid background in financial consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises, having worked as a Financial Business Consultant at the Florida Small Business Development Center from January 2016 to June 2020. Additional experience includes roles at Chase and Wells Fargo, focused on business banking and relationship management, as well as serving as a Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 1986. Educational credentials include an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from Miami Dade College.