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.

  • Aziz Makhani

    Aziz Makhani

  • Barry Schoening

    Barry Schoening

  • Jerry Petrick

    Jerry Petrick

  • Juan Garcia

    Juan Garcia

  • Lew Blakeney

    Lew Blakeney

  • Liz Jamieson

    Liz Jamieson

  • Maria Peña

    Maria Peña

  • Matt Holmes

    Matt Holmes

  • Rick Bushman

    Rick Bushman

  • Steve Burke

    Steve Burke

  • Tessa Bowdish

    Tessa Bowdish