Collier Growth and Infrastructure: Aug Monthly Membership Luncheon

As Clerk, Crystal is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars of the citizens of Collier County. She inspires public trust and confidence through her unwavering adherence to the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Crystal K. Kinzel, Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

Crystal K. Kinzel began her career at the Collier County Clerk’s Office in 2005, after serving for 16 years as Finance Director in the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. She served as the Clerk’s Director of Internal Audit, Finance and Accounting until 2016, at which time she was appointed Chief Deputy Clerk over all operations.

In 2018, Governor Rick Scott appointed Crystal as interim Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller following the death of Clerk Dwight Brock. Two months later the citizens of Collier County elected Crystal to the position. She was soundly re-elected in August 2020.

Crystal holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from George Washington University. She is a Certified Government Financial Manager and a Certified Florida Clerk of Court. Crystal served on the Statewide Guardianship Improvement Task Force and was recently appointed to the Executive Council of the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.  She currently  chairs the Bylaws Committee for the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers Association and serves on several statewide committees including Budget and Finance and Best Practices.

As Clerk, Crystal is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars and providing first class customer service to the citizens of Collier County. She inspires public trust and confidence through her unwavering adherence to the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability.r

Thank you to Lely Palms for being our host site and monthly sponsor!

Each member is expected to make an on-line reservation for attendance prior to each month’s meeting. Reservations will close at 11:59pm on the Thursday before any given meeting.

Reservation requests made after this deadline must be made to the Membership Committee Chairperson via email, which may be done through the Naples Interagency website (www.naplesinteragency.com). Requests will be honored providing seating is available.

Any member who arrives without a reservation, space permitted, shall be charged a fee of $15 (crasher fee)

Cancellation/No Show Policy

If a registered member discovers they are unable to attend the meeting, that member is required to email the Membership Committee Chairperson explaining the reason for cancellation. That member maybe subject to a $15 late notification fee pending Board review. Registered members that fail to attend the monthly membership meeting will be charged the $15 no show fee.