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Meet the Advisory Board

Scott Wylie Scott has a J.D. from the University of and is licensed to Chair, Advisory Board practice law in , Illinois and California. “When I relocated to the tri-state, one of my goals was to participate in Plan Administrator efforts to improve the quality of life in the region. To Volunteer Lawyer Program of accomplish this goal, I became involved with the Southwest ISBDC office because their mission is supporting local Phone: 812.402.6303 entrepreneurs, establishing strong businesses, and creating [email protected] quality jobs. With each success our community is enriched.

Dick earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Dick Arneson from the University of . In 1987 he relocated to Evansville to work for Atlas World Group as CIO. He worked SCORE Mentor closely with 400+ small agents for Atlas. Working with small Evansville SCORE businesses helped him understand the issues small businesses Phone: 812.426.6144 face. “Upon retirement from Atlas I found SCORE and the [email protected] ISBDC provided similar services for small businesses where I could continue to provide help to small businesses.”

Bo Beaulieu is director of the Purdue Center for Regional Bo Beaulieu Development and assistant director of the Community Development Program with Purdue Extension. Bo received his Director M.S. degree in 1975 and his Ph.D. degree in Sociology in 1977, Purdue Center for Regional Development both from Purdue University. Phone: 765-494-4277 “The important partnership Purdue has developed with the [email protected] Southwest ISBDC has helped both organizations deliver a more coordinated set of programs and services that align with the needs of communities and small businesses in the Southwest region.”

Lindsay is a Commercial Banking Officer at German American Lindsay Botsch Bancorp and has worked in the commercial banking industry since 2005. Lindsay is a graduate of University of Southern Commercial Banking Officer Indiana and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. Through her German American involvement in the SBA Loan Programs, Lindsay has been an Phone: 812.962.2265 advocate for the Southwest ISBDC throughout her career. [email protected] “Small business owners are very fortunate to have the support and services offered by the Southwest ISBDC. I am delighted to have the opportunity to serve on the Advisory Board.”

Kelley Coures, Evansville native graduated USI 1981/1992 B.S. Kelley M. Coures Economics/Political Science/History. He joined the Department of Metropolitan Development as Coordinator of Executive Director Community Development in August 2012, where he started Department of Metropolitan the small business focused lending program. In his current Development position, Coures works closely with Evansville’s core Phone: 812.436.7823 neighborhood leadership and is always looking for ways to [email protected] assist the small businesses located therein. Hosted & sponsored by:

Advisory Board Continued J. Beau Dial Beau focuses his law practice in the areas of elder law, estate and trust planning, as well as business and corporate law. In Attorney 2011, he became a member of the National Academy of Fine & Hatfield Elder Law Attorneys to assist the elderly with long-term care Phone: 812.425.3592 planning and/or Medicaid planning and clients with special [email protected] needs.

Jeanie Diemer "The Southwest ISBDC office offers valuable services to individuals in southwestern Indiana who are interested in owning a business. The business advisors can provide help Associate Professor to potential business owners in all aspects of starting a Ivy Tech Community College business - and the advice is free!! As a business educator, I Phone: 812.426.2865 understand the importance of small businesses in a [email protected] community and I appreciate the opportunity to work with an organization that provides such important services and opportunities to individuals and businesses."

Alvin Evans Alvin C Evans joined the Perry County Development Corporation as the President and CEO beginning June 2013. President and CEO Evans was a founding board member and served as Chairman Perry County Development Corporation of the Board when the PCDC was formed. Evans serves as a Phone: 812.547.8377 Board member on the Perry County Port Authority and Dollars for Scholars. He is a past president of the Perry County [email protected] Chamber of Commerce and has been involved in numerous

other organizations. “Small business and the entrepreneurial spirit that creates them is essential to a vibrant local economy.”

Christy Gillenwater Christy Gillenwater serves as the President & CEO of the Southwest Indiana Chamber. “Creating a stronger local President & CEO economy, making business connections and enhancing the Southwest Indiana Chamber community are extremely important to the members of the Phone: 812.425-8147 Southwest Indiana Chamber. The Southwest ISBDC is an ideal [email protected] partner for the Chamber as it provides a significant impact on the local economy by assisting business owners and entrepreneurs generate capital funds and offering a variety of educational training and free counseling services.”

Rasheedah Jackson Originally from Gary, IN. Holds a B.A. Business Administration from the University of Southern IN and a Masters in Public Service Administration from . “Small Development Director business is not only important to the economy, but is one of Memorial Community Development the most profound ways in which you can empower someone. Corporation As a community developer, I interact with passionate Phone: 812.423.2500 entrepreneurs from all walks of life that just do not have the [email protected] infrastructure or support to enhance their business. That is why the ISBDC is an asset to this community.” Hosted & sponsored by:

Advisory Board Continued Mike practices primarily in the area of business and corpo- Mike Luttrull rate law with an emphasis on business services, real estate and banking and finance. He enjoys working with both small and large businesses, focusing on their unique corporate Attorney and transactional needs, whether its drafting and reviewing Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel & Shoul- contracts, helping form small businesses, or assisting in ders, LLP lending and real estate transactions. Phone: 812-424-7575 “Small businesses are an integral part of the local business community. The ISBDC provides an invaluable resource for [email protected] small business owners by assisting with a variety of services. I’m honored to serve small businesses as a member of the Advisory Board.” Matt is the VP, Senior Corporate Loan Officer at Old Na- Matt Merkel tional Bank. He is an Evansville native and Memorial High School Grad. Matt also has Bachelor and Master’s degrees Manager Commercial Lending from Western University. He is very active in the Old National Bank community serving on the boards of the Ronald McDonald Phone: 812.465.7230 House and the Urban Enterprise Zone. Matt is also an assis- [email protected] tant football coach at Memorial. He is married to Julie and they have two daughters. “Small business development is what will drive our community to reach its potential. I look forward working with the ISBDC and assisting small business

Christine Prior “When we look at the history of even our largest national and international companies it always comes back to an individual Independent Consultant or a couple of people jumping off a cliff to see if their Community, Economic, Workforce idea would not only fly but would soar. Now, to support new Development companies as they first take off provides for continued growth Phone: 812.683.2227 and prosperity in our communities and fills me with a sense of [email protected] personal pride when I have the opportunity to see them soar."

Greg Rawski Since 2014, Greg has served as the Schroeder Family Dean in the Schroeder School of Business at the University of

Evansville (UE). He has received UE’s exemplary teacher of the Dean year award and the university’s Sadelle and Sydney Berger University of Evansville Schroeder award for scholarship. “The Southwest ISBDC is a great Family School of Business catalyst to fuel entrepreneurship and small business growth in Administration the Southwestern Indiana region. The ISBDC has advised Phone: 812.488.5851 numerous small businesses and their team will prove to be a [email protected] strong resource for you.” Daniel Robinson, Jr. Dan Robinson earned a BS in Business Administration from UE and a law degree from Southern Illinois University of Law. He

is a partner with Bamberger Attorneys at Law where he ad- Partner Farmer, Scott, Ozete, Robinson & vises businesses on start-up, contracts, acquisitions, sales in Schmitt, LLP addition to other financial topics. He is very active in the com- Phone: 812.602.3570 munity where he supports Junior Achievement, Big Brothers [email protected] Big Sisters, the Arts Council and other worthy organizations. In 2015, he was selected as one Evansville’s 20 Under 40 com- munity leaders by EBJ. "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." Hosted & sponsored by:

Advisory Board Continued Amanda earned both a BS in Economics and a Master’s in Pub- Amanda Schmitt lic Administration from USI and is an Evansville transplant who has made the west side of Evansville her home. She is very Rate Analyst active in the community serving on several non-profit commit- Corporation tees and volunteering for the United Way. “I believe small Phone: 812.491.4316 businesses are vital to the growth and success of our commu- [email protected] nity. Some of my favorite places to shop and eat are local and I have seen how much they care for their customers and com- munity. There is just something special about walking into a store where they know your name and remember the current house project you are working on or your favorite drink. The ISBDC is a wonderful resource to help these businesses start, expand, and thrive which in turn helps our community to grow and makes Southwest Indiana an excellent place to work, live, and play.” Lisa Slade Lisa and her husband Tom have owned a small business for 19 years. Lisa believes, “The Southwest ISBDC, an arm of the Owner Southwest Indiana Chamber, is designed to help small Alpha Graphics businesses with everything from financial to marketing plans Phone: 812.471.7100 to help their business grow. Kim Howard and her team are [email protected] available to meet with clients to improve efficiencies in all areas of their business.”

Jerome Stewart “I enjoy being a Southwest ISBDC Advisory Board member because it provides me an opportunity to share my President experiences as a businessman with a diverse group of business Diversity Supply Co., Inc. people; hear the richness of their experiences and underscore Phone: 812.963.0300 the importance of organizations such as the Southwest [email protected] ISBDC.” Greg Wathen serves as President and CEO of the Economic Greg Wathen Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana. Since March of 2007 his leadership has helped garner over $2.8 billion in

investment, over 3,500 jobs and $74 million in state and President and CEO federal grants for the region. Economic Development Coalition “The real growth of the region will consistently come from of Southwest Indiana small businesses and the Southwest ISBDC is the perfect Phone: 812.423.2020 partner to make it happen. Even though a large economic [email protected] development announcements might attract media attention,

small business development makes the regional economy hum.” Doug Wurmnest is the President of Solomon CFO Solutions. Doug Wurmnest He is a Certified Public Accountant and since 2008 has been providing business advisory services to small and mid-sized President businesses. Solomon CFO Solutions “I believe the success of our economy is based upon the Phone: 812.306.1957 success of small business. The Southwest ISBDC provides [email protected] terrific support for small businesses, and I am proud to support the organization as an advisory board member and as a presenter. “ Hosted & sponsored by:

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Southwest ISBDC staff Pete Sabella, Kim Howard, Doug Claybourn, Julie Folz and Karina Hampton