Our CEO

Cotrenia Hood has over 20 years’ experience in business development. After a successful career in business with fortune 500 companies, Cotrenia transitioned to working with Chambers of Commerce where she led business and economic development in both Louisiana and Naples, Florida.

She felt a deep passion to step out as an entrepreneur and in 2015 founded Steel Bleu, a business and executive consulting firm.

Cotrenia serves on several boards and leadership counsels. She was also honored as Gulfshore Business Magazine Women in Business, an inductee to Florida Weekly’s “Power Women” and a graduate of Leadership Collier and Cornerstone Class 40 of Leadership Florida.

A sought-after speaker on the topic of business & leadership development as well as innovative strategies. Cotrenia has also been featured in magazines as well as hosts a segment, “Building a World Class Business” on WINK and the CW.

Cotrenia has a passion for helping today’s business leader by providing knowledge, tools, and strategy to scale their businesses and elevate their position in this new economy.