A Houston native, Julia earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas Christian University. Before joining Lucas/Eilers, Julia worked as a Commercial Bank Underwriter at several large financial institutions, including BBVA Compass and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She also spent two years abroad, serving as a volunteer for numerous community outreach programs in Papua New Guinea and worked as the Director of Business for a Chicago-based interior design firm. Julia’s strong finance and accounting background, coupled with her people and organizational skills allow her to excel in her role as Business Office Manager.