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Center Director

Mark Engle

Maricopa SBDC Center Director

mark.engle@maricopasbdc.com

Professional Background:

M.Ed Educational Technology, Northern Arizona University

B.S. Agricultural Business Management, California State Polytechnic University

Director, Northland Pioneer College SBDC

Owner, Grade A Dairy, Shumway, AZ

Vice President & Manager, Security Pacific National Bank, San Jose, CA

Coordinators / Business Analysts

Lisha Garcia

Diversity Coordinator/Business Analyst

lisha.garcia@maricopasbdc.com

Professional Background:

B. A. Latin American Studies, University of Arizona

M.I.M- Thunderbird School of Global Management

M.F.A. Vermont College

Director, North American Dev. Bank, United States Community Adjustment and Investment Program

Neighborhood Services in local Government

Federal Funds Management

International and Regional Economic Development

International Banking

U.S.- Mexico Cross Border expertise

International translator and Interpreter, English and Spanish

Areas of Assistance:

·         Leadership

·         Strategic Planning

·         Organizational Development

·         Public Relations

·         Marketing

·         Fund Development

·         Non-Profit Management

·         Business plans

·         Operations  Management

·         Start ups

·         Feasibility analysis

·         MBE/WBE Certification

Sanjay Dhole

Technology Coordinator/Business Analyst

sanjay.dhole@maricopasbdc.com

Professional Background:

MS, Electrical Engineering, ASU

BS, Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, India 

Founder/CEO, Bombay Group LLC

Co-Founder/CEO, Reliance Systems, Inc.

Sr. Product Engineer, Intel Corp.

Product Engineer, Microchip Technology

Design Engineer, California Micro Devices

Areas of Assistance:

·         Technology Business Development

·         -Business Research

·         -Employee recruitment and Development

·         -Marketing Strategy and Planning

·         -Strategic Partnerships

·         Corporate Finance

·         -Business Funding

·         -Financial Statements

·         -Cash Flow

·         Technology Management

·         Government Procurement

·         Business Acquisition/Sale

·         Finance, IT, and Semiconductor Industry Experience

Business Analysts

John Henry Smith

Business Analyst

jh.smith@maricopasbdc.com

Professional Background:

BS-Business Administration/Accounting, Southern Illinois University
MBA – Finance & Marketing, Southern Illinois University

AZ Community College Teaching Certificate

AZ Real Estate License

CPA/Manager, Big Six Public Accounting Firm

General Manager, Corporate Finance

Consulting – Business Brokerage, Management, Finance, and Communication

Areas of Assistance:

·         Organizational Development

·         Marketing

·         Financial Planning

·         Finance

·         Market Planning

·         Business Planning

·         Manufacturing and Distribution

·         Restaurants

·         Business Valuation

·         Selling and Buying of Small Business 

Luis Reynoso

Business Analyst – Mesa

luis.reynoso@maricopasbdc.com

Professional Background:

BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Masters of Business Administration, University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Advance Business Administration, Arizona State University

Business Development Manager, Motorola, Inc.

Real Estate Sales and Financing, Self Employed

Areas of Assistance:

·         Business Start-up

·         Licensing and Permits

·         Feasibility Study

·         Business Plans

·         Marketing Plans

·         Financial Projections

·         Market Research

·         Operations Management

·         Technology Management

·         Loan Applications

·         Real Estate 

Linda Koenes

Business Analyst

linda.koenes@maricopasbdc.com

Professional Background:

BS Business/Marketing & Management University of Washington

SBDC Business Advisor, Seattle, WA        

Owner of Firstline Service Business           

Marketing – NCR Corporation

Areas of Assistance:

·         Financial Management

·         Analysis

·         Projections

·         Profitability & Growth Planning

·         QuickBooks Operations

·         Business Funding

·         Loan Packaging

·         Marketing & Sales Techniques

·         Business & Marketing Plans

·         Business Research

·         Strategic Planning

·         Start-up Organization & Planning

Susan Beauchamp

Business Analyst

susan.beauchamp@maricopasbdc.com

Professional Background:

B.S. Hospitality Management, University of Wisconsin, Stout

Systems Consultant, Lodgistix

Business Development, Lodgistix, Asia-Pacific

Franchisee Services, Choice Hotels International

Marketing Director, Windermere Real Estate and Commercial Plus

Reporter and Editor, The Glendale Star

Contributing Writer, Various Valley publications

Areas of Assistance:

·         Market research

·         Marketing Strategy Development

·         Public Relations

·         Creative Development

·         Media Planning

·         Copywriting and Editing

·         Employee recruitment and Development

·         Training

·         Instructional Design

·         Franchise Services

·         Hospitality Accounting

·         Hotel Operations

Tom Fulcher

Business Analyst - Scottsdale

thomas.fulcher@maricopasbdc.com

Professional Background:

Certificate, Global Leadership, Thunderbird School of Global Management
MBA Marketing, University of Denver, Daniels College of Business
BS Management, Arizona State University

Management Consultant (The Idea Gardner, LLC, Coaching, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, General Business issues)

Entrepreneur in Residence, ASU Technology Venture Services Group

Owner, Discovery Treks LLC

Interim COO, Technology Start-up firm

CEO, Equine.com

VP, New Business and International Development, Farnam Companies (Pet Products)

VP, Marketing, Farnam Companies (Pet Products)

Senior Marketing Manager, Colgate-Palmolive Hills Division

Business Unit Manager, Bumble Bee Seafood

Marketing, Heinz

Areas of Assistance:

·         Business Development

·         -Business Planning

·         -Business Modeling

·         -Growth Planning

·         -Marketing Strategy and Planning

·         -Company Design

·         Corporate Finance

·         -Planning

·         -Capital Formation

·         -Financial Statements

·         -Cash Flow

·         Marketing

·         -Technology licensing

·         -IP Protection

·         -Branding

·         -International expansion

·         -All aspects of marketing

·         Business Start-ups

·         Business Acquisition/Sale

·         Bio and Industry Experience

Areas of Assistance:

·         Strategic Planning

·         Training

·         Human Resources

·         Business Process Improvement and Innovation

·         Rewards and Retention

Michael D’Hoostelaere

Business Analyst – Northwest Valley

michael.dhoostelaere@maricopasbdc.com

Areas of Assistance:

·         Business Start-up

·         Strategic Planning

·         Performance Improvement

·         Marketing and Communications Strategies

·         Financial Management

·         Business Plan Development and Execution