We are very excited to announce the America'sSBDC 2025-2026 Board of Directors:
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Byron HicksChair, North Carolina SBTDC Executive State Director/Assistant Vice Chancellor
Danny FitzgeraldVice-Chair, San Diego & Imperial Regional Director
Sonya SmithTreasurer, New York State Director
Elizabeth Gray,PhDSecretary, New Hampshire State Director
Steve LawrenceTexas Gulf Coast Network SBDC Executive Director/Associate Dean
MicheleHockersmithOklahoma State Director
Marnie SchuschkeNorth Dakota Associate State Director
Kristin JohnsonNorthern California Regional SBDC State Director
Sharon NicholsMississippi State Director
J.D. CollinsMichigan State Director
Charles “Tee” RoweAmerica's SBDC President/CEO
“These exceptional leaders bring invaluable experience and fresh perspectives that will strengthen our mission of empowering small businesses across America. I'm confident their strategic insights will help expand our impact and strengthen the vital roleSBDCs play in America's economy.”- Charles “Tee” Rowe, America's SBDC President/CEO
“I am humbled and excited to be elected Chair of the Board of Directors of America'sSBDC and I look forward to working with the new board to move the association forward. America's SBDC and its 63 networks is the largest provider of no-cost business advisory services for small businesses across our country, serving almost 300,000 small businesses last year. As small businesses grow our economy thrives. My goal is for America'sSBDC to support all 63 networks, as we focus on continuous improvement, to deliver the highest quality of service to our small business clients.”- Byron Hicks, Chair, North Carolina SBTDC Executive State Director/Assistant Vice Chancellor
Learn more about our officers and board on our website.
Media Contact:Gretchen Kuhsel Communications Coordinator America's SBDC (203) 220-1664
America'sSBDC (Small Business Development Center) Network is a partnership uniting private enterprises, government, higher education, and local nonprofit economic development organizations. It is the Small Business Administration's most extensive partnership program, providing management and technical assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. Learn morehttp://www.americassbdc.org www.americassbdc.org
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