Otilia Canter- Weidenbacher
Otilia (Canter) Widenbacher is a success-driven businesswoman and strategic leader with over 19 years of experience in sales, business development, and operations. She has a proven track record of building pipelines, closing new business, growing long-term relationships, and expanding strategic partnerships across multiple industries. As President of Lumina Business Solutions LC, Otilia provides consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on professional employer organization (PEO) clients while offering a wide range of business support and HR solutions.
Prior to founding Lumina Business Solutions, Otilia spent nearly two decades at Modern Business Associates V, Inc., advancing from Sales Coordinator to Director of Business Development. During this time, she gained extensive expertise in HR outsourcing, corporate training, and client relationship management, while cultivating a network of professional connections that have contributed to her success. Her career demonstrates a strong blend of operational insight, strategic thinking, and revenue-driven results.
Otilia is passionate about leadership, emotional intelligence, and empowering others through education and consulting. She is multilingual, highly attuned to cultural and market dynamics, and actively volunteers for causes including animal welfare, child welfare, civil rights, and education. Her unique combination of business acumen, strategic vision, and commitment to social impact has made her a respected leader and mentor in her field.
• Florida Life, Health and Variable Annuities License
• Life and Health Insurance License
• Universitatea de Stat din Moldova- B.S.
• Moldovan Academy of Science
• Eckerd College
• Pinellas County
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to combining deep industry expertise with heartfelt passion—building on two decades of corporate experience in sales and business development while dedicating myself to wellness, community service, and empowering others through both professional guidance and personal example.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are creativity, self-expression, and sustainability, which I explore through my hobbies like art, dancing, drawing, and recycling.