Advisor Directory

A network of business experts

Washington SBDC business advisors provide professional, no-cost, confidential assistance to business owners and managers in just about any industry and at any stage of business development. All of our advisors have years of experience in business management and hold university degrees in business administration. Most have been small business owners themselves.

SBDC advising is by appointment only and is available both in person and via online platforms such as Zoom.

This directory contains biography information for each advisor.

Additional specialties:

SBDC International Trade Certified Business Advisors are NASBITE Certified Global Business Professionals and have additional experience, mentoring and professional development in the area of international trade.

SBDC Technology Certified Business Advisors have additional course work and experience in high technology disciplines.

  • Barry Schoening

    Barry Schoening

  • Jerry Petrick

    Jerry Petrick

  • Joyce Oswald

    Joyce Oswald

  • Lew Blakeney

    Lew Blakeney

  • Matt Holmes

    Matt Holmes

  • Melissa Tanno

    Melissa Tanno

  • Rick Bushman

    Rick Bushman

  • Ron Nielsen

    Ron Nielsen

  • Steve Burke

    Steve Burke

  • Taryn Hornby

    Taryn Hornby

  • Tessa Bowdish

    Tessa Bowdish