Judy Schmeltekopf
Bookkeeper
Judy Schmeltekopf has been the bookkeeper for Dean, Jacobson Financial Services, LLC, since 2007, handling all internal accounting and reporting responsibilities for the firm. She coordinates with all our staff for the firm’s finance operations and with the firm’s accountant for all tax reporting and returns. She also maintains all regulatory compliance financial records for the firm’s regulators. Judy also handles all payroll duties and business reporting for the firm’s Partners.
Judy graduated with a nursing degree from University of Texas in Arlington (UTA); however, she never worked as a nurse. Instead, she quickly found her preferred vocation was in business, most specifically the hotel services industry. Prior to joining our firm, Judy was co-owner of the hugely successful Amberjacks restaurant on South Padre Island, Texas. Prior to that restaurant venture, she managed several condo properties, hotels, and restaurants/bars on the island as well as a 5-year span working for a successful entrepreneur/restaurateur in northern California.
Judy remains very active away from her office duties. She has been recognized by Baylor University with an Alumni by Choice decree and is a member of Baylor’s Old Main Society, as well as a lifetime member of Baylor’s 1845 Society. Judy currently serves on the Baylor Scott & White All Saints Women’s Health Council and on the Board of Directors of Mira Vista Country Club where she is Chair of the House Committee and serves on the Golf Course Renovation committee and the General Manager Search Committee. She previously served on the Board of Directors for Fort Worth Sister Cities, and on Mira Vista Country Club’s Strategic Planning committee, Food & Beverage committee, and the Women’s Golf Committee where she was Treasurer. Judy has also hosted multiple events for charitable organizations, including Baylor University, Baylor Alumni Network, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Van Cliburn Foundation, and church groups.
Judy is married to Jeff Schmeltekopf, President of the firm, and they have four children: Emily (a graduate of TCU and married to Dr. Robert Nichols), Eric (a graduate of Baylor and married to Darian), Charly (a graduate of Baylor and married to Chris Beck), and Ellie (a graduate of Baylor and married to Jonathan Hatley). They are also proud grandparents of six grandchildren: Jeffrey Davis Nichols, William Robert Nichols, Caroline Elizabeth Nichols, Noah Edward Schmeltekopf, Truett Henry Schmeltekopf, and Margot Marie Hatley. When around the house, Judy loves to work outdoors in her yard, play the piano, and cook. She also loves traveling all around the world with her husband and is an enthusiastic supporter of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Baylor University athletics. Judy is an avid tennis and golf player, participating in multiple club leagues and tournaments.