Cindy Corgan is the Program Coordinator for the University of Georgia SBDC at Valdosta State University. As a graduate of Valdosta State University she brings with her over 18 years of teaching experience within the business administrative technology field. She is Microsoft Certified and has first-hand experience as a current business owner. She provides instruction for the Boots to Business and the Starting a Business classes, as well as being the first point of contact for our clients. Cindy supplies the clients with information on how to start a business and markets awareness of the SBDC by giving presentations, utilizing the social media platforms, and engaging in other public relations events in the 10 county service area. She also arranges and implements the marketing for the Continuing Education programs.

Education

• MEd, Valdosta State University (Educational Leadership)
• MEd, Valdosta State University (Middle Grades Education)
• BSEd, University of Central Florida (Elementary Education)

Mrs. Alyssa Foskey serves as a business consultant for the UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University. She joined the Valdosta team in January 2019 with 20+ years of customer service experience and training and 11+ years of contract training that includes customization and instruction in Business Management. Additionally, Mrs. Foskey has specialized knowledge of the logistics and transportation industry from her employment in account management for Southeastern Freight Lines. Specialty areas include streamlined order processes, efficient packaging techniques, and appropriate systems of transportation. Mrs. Foskey strives to give back to the community and continues to work with nonprofit organizations serving in a variety of leadership and support roles.

Education

• M.B.A, Aspen University
• B.F.A., Speech Communication, Valdosta State University

Experience

• Wiregrass Technical College (Economic Development Instructor/Business Management Program Coordinator); Georgia Work Ready Gold Certified and Georgia QuickStart Instructor Certified in Customer Service
• Southeastern Freight Lines (Account Manager)
• Valdosta Lowndes Chamber of Commerce (B2B Networking Event Intern)

Recognition

• Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year– 2015
• President – Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society

Leadership

• Advisor Collegiate Fellowship at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
• Active Member Excellence in Academic Advising Committee – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
• Event Coordinator/ Abundant Life Church of God, Valdosta
  Ladies Ministry Board Member

Mr. Walt Moore serves as a business consultant for the UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University. He has over eight years of experience as a former consumer and commercial lender working with small and mid-sized lending customers. Prior to joining the SBDC, Walt recently served as the Department Chair of the Business Education Department, as well as the Banking and Finance Program Coordinator at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.  His areas of expertise include cash flow management, credit reviewing, financial counseling and loan packaging.  In addition to his financial background, Mr. Moore also has an extensive background in agriculture.

Education

• M.B.A, FINANCE, ASPEN UNIVERSIY, ASPEN, CO
• B.A., FINANCE, VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY, VALDOSTA, GA

Experience

• MOORES BLUEBERRY FARM. (OWNER/OPERATOR)
• WIREGRASS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, (Department Chair & Banking and Finance Coordinator)
• BANK OF LENOX (Loan Officer)
• PIONEER SERVICES, MIDCOUNTRY BANK. (Market Manager)

Accomplishments

• Delta Epsilon Tau National Honor Society
• Lanier County Farm Bureau. Young Farmer – 2012, 2013
• Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Nominee – 2012r

Leadership

• Chairman of Finance Committee  – Wiregrass Technical College
• Treasurer, Association of the United States Army, Braxton/Bragg Chapter
• President, Association of United States Army, Costal Empire Chapter
• Business and Core Science Internship Coordinator