Ruby Riesinger is a University of Georgia Small Business Development Center District Director. Prior, she had served as Area Director and Business Consultant for the UGA SBDC in DeKalb. Prior, Ruby was the Director of Sales and an on-air personality for Black Crow Media in Valdosta. From 2010-2014, she served as Area Director and Business Consultant in the UGA SBDC at Valdosta State University, where she earned Consultant of the Year in 2013 and Flewellen Awards for 2012 and 2013.

Ruby is the former Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Valdosta and Manager of Continuing Education/Community Marketing Relations for Valdosta Technical College. She has a passion for assisting small business owners survive and thrive in Georgia’s diverse economic climate.