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Staff
Allan Adams
State DirectorMr. Adams has served with the Small Business Development Center in several capacities. These include roles with the Minority Business Division, the International Trade...
Melody Banks
Administrative AssociateBio coming soon!
Sharon Jennings
Administrative ProfessionalBio coming soon!
Beth Melnik
Associate State DirectorPrior to joining the SBDC, Ms. Melnik worked for a marketing firm based in Peachtree City and for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of...
Teresa Williams
Program DirectorMs. Williams joined the SBDC in 2005, first as a Business Manager, and now as Director of Special Programs. Her previous experience includes fifteen years...
Morgan Robinson
AccountantSpatial analytics has always been an interest for Morgan. After completing her degree in Geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Morgan was hired by...
Jessica Hearn
Business ManagerBio coming soon!
Penny Johnson
Senior Accounting TechnicianBio coming soon!
Melissa Stoker
Administrative Financial DirectorBio coming soon!
Guillermo Londono
IT SpecialistBio coming soon!
Mike Parrish
IT ManagerBio coming soon!
Steve Quinlan
IT SupportBio coming soon!
Kyle Hensel
Program DirectorKyle Hensel is the former Area Director of the UGA SBDC at Savannah and the current Director of Continuing Education at the State Office....
Bernie Meineke
Program DirectorMr. Meineke held management positions in insurance, retail, and wholesale businesses prior to joining the UGA SBDC in 1993. In seven years as vice president...
Suzanne Barnett
District DirectorSuzanne Barnett is one of two District Directors for The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. She works with multiple office throughout the state of
Ron Simmons
District DirectorRon Simmons is one of two District Directors for The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. He works with multiple office throughout the state...
Bill Boone
Entrepreneur Outreach SpecialistBio coming soon!
Debbie Finney
Rural Outreach SpecialistDebbie Finney 28 years of work experience in the private sector to the SBDC where she now consults with Georgia businesses in the areas...
Josh Walton
District DirectorMr. Walton is a former commercial and small business lender. He has over 12 years experience working with small and mid-sized lending customers. His...
Our Blog
UGA SBDC OMBD Director Co-Authors Latino Entrepreneurship Study
3 May 11:10 amCarolina Ramón, the director of University of Georgia Small Business Development Center Office of Minority Business Development...
Sound Business Planning Produces Runaway Sales In Global Markets
22 Apr 02:16 pmRoswell equipment makers Andal and Balu Balasubramanian are feeding the foodie revolution now raging from coffee shops...
SBDC Client Wins 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year
8 Apr 04:15 pm
SBDC Clients Win Flavor of Georgia Contest
2 Apr 11:31 amSince 2007, Flavor of Georgia has launched new products into success and garnered more publicity and sales...
Remembering Former UGA Business Dean and National Legacy
26 Mar 12:13 pmFormer University of Georgia business dean, William C. Flewellen, Jr., 100 years-of-age, passed away Tuesday, March 12,...
Don’t Get Left Waze Behind in Marketing
20 Mar 01:09 pmAs a small business, you have to keep up with currently marketing trends to keep your business...
Change – Win With It!
5 Mar 09:20 amThroughout my life there has been one constant factor in my business and sports career and that...
When Managing Your Business, Think of It as A 3-Legged Stool
4 Mar 03:24 pmRunning a business can sometimes be a frenzy of decisions and actions that it’s difficult to know...
Certification Leads to Larger Orders, Greater Growth for Macon Fabrication Shop
13 Feb 10:52 amStan Greene, owner of Greene Machine and Manufacturing, was ready to retire when he asked Larry Collins,...