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.

  • Allan Peterson

    Allan Peterson

  • Ann Zimmerman

    Ann Zimmerman

  • Barry Schoening

    Barry Schoening

  • Brandon Nicholas

    Brandon Nicholas

  • Joyce Oswald

    Joyce Oswald

  • Maria Peña

    Maria Peña

  • Melissa Tanno

    Melissa Tanno

  • Paul Bowen

    Paul Bowen

  • Rick Bushman

    Rick Bushman

  • Shawn Palmer

    Shawn Palmer

  • Tessa Bowdish

    Tessa Bowdish