Meet Our Team at Schwam-Wilcox & Associates

Jeff Wilcox serves as the Business Development and Marketing Manager at Schwam-Wilcox & Associates, where he plays a key role in fostering connections between the firm and the community it serves. “We want to help bring positive change and outcomes to our community.”

Jeff’s professional journey began with a focus on education, earning an Associate’s degree from Valencia Community College before completing his Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with a minor in History at the University of Central Florida in 2005. During his time at Montreat College on a soccer scholarship, Jeff developed a passion for collaboration and community building, which he later brought into his career as a certified teacher with Orange County Public Schools.

After gaining experience in advertising and promotions, Jeff joined Schwam-Wilcox & Associates in 2012. Since then, he has worked to expand the firm’s outreach and strengthen its relationships with local organizations.

Jeff is a Membership Ambassador and Founding Member of the Golf Ambassador’s Association at the Citrus Club, a participant in the college football committee and a member of the Winter Park, Maitland and Seminole County Chambers of Commerce. “I love being a part of the community I work and live in. The opportunity to work with these great people will ensure the future of our community and the future of Schwam-Wilcox & Associates.”

Jeff has led efforts to align Schwam-Wilcox & Associates with events such as charity fundraisers, food drives, silent auctions and local outreach projects. These activities reflect the firm’s belief that engaging with the community is not only a responsibility but also an opportunity to contribute to its growth and vitality.

Outside of work, Jeff enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, boating and exploring outdoor activities. He sees every connection made through his role as a step toward building a stronger, more inclusive community.

Debbie joined Schwam-Wilcox & Associates in September 2016. She has a strong customer service background, and she was the founder and owner of Grafiks Communications, a graphic design and computer training company. Prior to joining Schwam-Wilcox & Associates, Debbie took time off to raise her three children and taught school for eight years. She received her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida. With her close attention to detail, customer service skills, and her passion for helping others, she is an asset to our clients. Debbie volunteers with several organizations, including the Central Florida Chapter of Association of Legal Administrators (CFCALA), the Kiwanis, and at several area theaters. She enjoys the theater, movies, reading and spending time with her children.

Giomayra joined Schwam-Wilcox & Associates in October 2014 as the Client Coordinator and has been promoted to paralegal. Giomayra’s past work experience includes six years in the areas of Consumer Credit Counseling and Home Buyer Education Counseling with a non-profit organization, focusing in the area of debt consolidation, pre-filing Bankruptcy, and educational credit counseling. Giomayra is very compassionate and caring and strives to give her most undivided attention to each and every client. Giomayra’s leadership and organizational skills allow her to assist clients through what may be their most troubling times. Giomayra keeps busy with her daughter, who is a World Champion Martial Arts Athlete and actress. Her daughter was recently featured in the movie Logan “Wolverine 3” as a mutant and part of the stunt team. She recently gave birth to her 2nd baby girl who has completed their Family.

Shannon Mata joined Schwam-Wilcox & Associates in May 2020. She has 8 years of experience in the Bankruptcy field as a legal assistant and paralegal. She has helped clients prepare and file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy relief and has also worked on the creditor side in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Shannon grew up in Northern Virginia and moved to Orlando in 2018. She loves spending time with her husband and their dog, Shaggy.

Rebecca Smith recently joined Schwam-Wilcox & Associates in 2022. She has a sales background with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She currently attends law school at John Marshall Law in Atlanta and hopes to practice family law, focusing on custody issues. Rebecca grew up in Peachtree City, GA and visits Orlando often. She loves traveling and spending time with her husband and their two daughters.

Amy Watson is a former school teacher in a self-contained, special needs classroom setting.  She enjoyed helping and watching her students learn and grow. Amy worked for the firm assisting with bankruptcy matters 2016-2017, and she has now returned to the firm in July 2022. She has BA with Dual Majors in Anthropology, Sociology and Education PreK through 12th grade. Amy is empathetic and caring, she enjoys helping other people. Amy is Married with three Children:  one son who is married and practicing law in the area of real estate, a daughter who works for a corporate law firm,  and her youngest daughter is still in college. Amy loves to travel and spend time with her husband and family. 

Shayna is a member of our firm family, and helps ease the stress for our clients and our GAL children. Shayna welcomes all of the visitors to our office with a friendly smile (it is true) and she entertains the children, keeps everyone happy, and truly reduces the stress for our clients who are working through a difficult time… look for her next time you stop by.

Joan joined Schwam-Wilcox & Associates in January 2017. Joan came to us with management and money handling experience. Prior to joining Schwam-Wilcox & Associates, Joan raised three children, including Camy B. Schwam-Wilcox, and enjoyed spending time with her eight grandchildren, and her very first great-grandchild. Joan was the proud mother of our office dog Shayna. Joan was originally from New York and has resided in Florida since 2005. Joan handled client correspondence, redacting discovery, file organization, and other administrative duties for our firm.  She will be truly missed by the staff and the clients, her memory is a blessing to all of us.