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.

  • Ann Zimmerman

    Ann Zimmerman

  • Barry Schoening

    Barry Schoening

  • Lew Blakeney

    Lew Blakeney

  • Maria Peña

    Maria Peña

  • Matt Holmes

    Matt Holmes

  • Paul Bowen

    Paul Bowen

  • Rick Bushman

    Rick Bushman

  • Ron Nielsen

    Ron Nielsen

  • Shawn Palmer

    Shawn Palmer

  • Steve Burke

    Steve Burke