Meet Our Team
Small Business Development Center
Biographical Summary
Over 25 years of experience administering local, state, and federal incentive loan programs in the public, non-profit, and private sectors. Extensive knowledge of Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs (7(a) and 504), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania loan programs, and USDA Business and Industry loan programs.
Areas of Expertise
Loan structuring, credit analysis, loan underwriting, business plans, strategic planning, and technology commercialization.
Educational Background
Master of Business Administration, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
National Development Council, Business Credit Analysis, Chicago, IL
PA Bankers Association Central Atlantic School of Commercial Lending, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Biographical Summary
Rob is a Business Consultant at the KUSBDC specializing in IT. Client-facing experience consists of 3+ years of conducting Website Reports, Web Design/Development, and consulting clients on an array of technology & social media topics. Internally, Rob helps to maintain data integrity for the PA SBDC network, handles SEO & edits the KUSBDC & Lead Office websites.
Areas of Expertise
Information Technology, Website Design/Development, SEO, and Social Media.
Educational Background
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A), Kutztown University, PA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Kutztown University, PA
Computer Science Minor, Kutztown University, PA
Biographical Summary
My objective is to utilize my 20+ years in workforce development by assisting companies with defining and establishing their role in the community. In collaboration with Industrial Resource Centers, Community and State colleges, regional trainers and DCED, I have provided workforce solutions for effective and productive business planning.
Areas of Expertise
Grant Writing and Management, Business Development Consulting, Financial and Business Planning, and Supervisory Skills.
Educational Background
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Albright College, PA
Biographical Summary
Seasoned leader and manager, experienced in both B2B and B2C business sectors. Provided leadership and management direction for B2B organization in service sector in achieving over 100% growth in sales and client portfolio in a three-year period. Lead B2C organization to five-time participation in Inc. Magazine's Inner City 100 list, which recognizes the fastest-growing inner-city companies in the U.S. As management consultant, he has worked with multiple small to mid-sized companies in both B2B and B2C sectors, as well as not-for-profit organizations, in developing strategically-focused and successful initiatives.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Retail, and New Business Development.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management - Albright University, PA
Biographical Summary
Over nineteen years experienced professional in finance, accounting and tax filing.
Tax law regulation expert specialized in financial accounting, controlling, reporting and budgeting.
Excellent leadership skills in organizing work flow, giving direction and managing people.
Detail oriented with proven track record when making critical financial decisions.
Areas of Expertise
Office Coordination, Event Planning, and Budget Analysis.
Educational Background
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A), Kutztown University, PA
Bachelor of Economics, Zagreb, Croatia
Biographical Summary
Creates humanized educational environments that encourage students to develop meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators. Provides opportunities for students to give back to and positively transform their communities. Creates proactive work philosophies that proactively bring important information, opportunities, and support services to students rather then waiting for students to seek out.
Areas of Expertise
Community Outreach, Social Media, and Event Planning.
Educational Background
M.Ed. Student Affairs & Higher Education, Kutztown University, PA
Bachelors Degree in Sociology, Kutztown University, PA
SBA / Pennsylvania DCED / Kutztown University / America's SBDC
Cooperative Agreement
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development, through support from Service Center host institutions, and by other sources of state and federal funding. Full disclosures available at pasbdc.org/funding-sources. All services are extended on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the US. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.