Title: President
Company: Bitcoin Bay Foundation
Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
Wesley Schlemmer, President at Bitcoin Bay Foundation, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Cryptocurrency.
Mr. Schlemmer, a leader in the cryptocurrency sector, has served as the president of Bitcoin Bay Foundation, a global payment system for local communities based in Tampa, Florida, since 2023. In this capacity, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision, guiding the organization’s mission to advance the adoption and understanding of Bitcoin. His expertise in this area has become widely recognized, and he is praised for achieving such a high level of mastery. Notably, Mr. Schlemmer’s commitment to innovation and education is evident through his stewardship of the foundation, which serves as a remarkable resource for the community.
Before his current position as president, Mr. Schlemmer served as the executive director of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation from 2022 to 2023. During this period, he played a pivotal role in expanding the foundation’s outreach and impact within the Tampa region and beyond. Mr. Schlemmer’s efforts over the past few years have contributed significantly to the growth of the local Bitcoin ecosystem.
From 2019 to 2021, Mr. Schlemmer worked as a materials engineer at Solchroma Technologies Inc. in Somerville, Massachusetts. In this role, he applied his technical knowledge to develop advanced materials solutions, furthering his experience in engineering and technology-driven environments. Mr. Schlemmer’s tenure at Solchroma Technologies Inc. began as a materials science intern in 2018 while still in college, where he gained hands-on experience that laid the groundwork for his subsequent achievements.
Mr. Schlemmer’s academic background includes earning a Bachelor of Science in chemical and biological engineering with concentrations in biotechnology and material science from Tufts University in 2019. This rigorous education provided him with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and scientific research methodologies. While working toward his degree, Mr. Schlemmer worked as a laboratory assistant at CAMLS USF Tampa in 2015, where he supported laboratory operations and developed foundational skills in scientific inquiry. He later gained experience as a research assistant at Kaplan Labs at Tufts University from 2016 to 2018.
In addition to his formal education, Mr. Schlemmer completed several professional designations that have enhanced his technical proficiency. Among them, he received training in runaway reactions, process safety, chemical reactivity hazards, machine shop safety and blood-borne pathogens. These credentials have equipped him with specialized knowledge essential for safe laboratory practices and complex engineering projects.
Mr. Schlemmer has been actively engaged with professional organizations such as the Florida Blockchain Business Association since 2024, where he has made significant contributions to blockchain policy and advocacy. Additionally, he maintains membership with the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, reflecting his engagement with the broader business community, and is involved in community service through Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa and Homegrown Hillsboro.
Notably, Mr. Schlemmer’s most distinguished achievement was passing the nation’s first anti-central bank digital currency legislation through the Florida Blockchain Business Association, underscoring his influence on state-level blockchain policy. He attributes his success to personal qualities, such as stubbornness and perseverance. He also pursues spontaneous ideas that may initially seem unconventional but often prove beneficial over time.
Looking ahead, Mr. Schlemmer aims for Bitcoin Bay Foundation to operate independently of him so that he may move into a consulting role during the next phase of his career. He hopes to be remembered as trustworthy for his long-standing service to the community, though he acknowledges that many recognize him primarily as “Tampa’s bitcoin guy.”
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