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In an Advisor Meeting at the SBDC

Meet Our Team of Advisors

Our advisors utilize a business coaching approach to assess the business situation and work with each of our clients to think through problems, identify the need, find options and pinpoint solutions.  Whatever your need, our team will be with you every step of the way!

Holly Bolinger

Director of SBDC
at Kent State Tuscarawas

Deanna Spencer

Program Assistant

Carol Mace

Administrative Assistant

Joanna Forbes - SBDC Advisor

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Human Resources

Joanna Forbes

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Human Resources

Diane DeRubertis

Sue Gaiser - SBDC Advisor

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Food Service and Generalist

Sue Gaiser

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Accounting

Tim Hefty

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Marketing

Renee Heilman

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Marketing

Enrico Mariani 

Erica Metzger - SBDC Advisor

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Marketing

Erika Metzger

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Generalist

Dr. Geri Puleo

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Bookkeeping and QuickBooks

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Marketing

Michaela Thomas

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Gayle Walters

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Generalist

Chuck Wheeler 

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The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBDC program is also funded in part by the Ohio Development Services Agency. All services extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact SBDC at 330.308.7479 or visit our website: www.sbdc.development.ohio.gov. SBA’s participation or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity. Kent State University at Tuscarawas (SBDC) reserves the right to cancel any course or activity due to insufficient enrollment or for other unforeseen reasons. In the event a program is canceled, the University (SBDC) is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses.

Hbolinge@kent.edu

dmspence@kent.edu

330.308.7524

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