Consultant Profile: Sloane Steedley Area Center: Orangeburg Title: Agribusiness Specialist Start Date: June 3, 2019 QUESTION: What was your career track prior to joining the SC SBDC network? ANSWER: Prior to joining the SC SBDC I worked as the Farmers Market Coordinator for the Family Health Centers, Inc. in Orangeburg, SC. I managed the farmers market for two locations, their Orangeburg and Denmark markets. I was responsible for promoting the market, community engagemen

Consultant Profile: Jill McCollum Region: Clemson Title: Region Manager Start Date: March 29, 1993 QUESTION: What was your career track prior to joining the SC SBDC network? ANSWER: Started professional career in December 1981, after graduating from Winthrop College. I joined Bankers Trust of SC in Columbia as Assistant Branch Manager and became Branch Manager in 1983. After moving to the Upstate of SC, I joined First Citizens Bank of Greenville, then on to Security Fede

Consultant Profile: Charles Page Area Center: Florence Title: Business Consultant Start Date: March 1, 2019 QUESTION: What was your career track prior to joining the SC SBDC network? ANSWER: I spent my entire career in the banking industry, gaining experience on both the retail (consumer) area as well as the commercial (business) area of the bank. It was a great opportunity assisting business owners start or grow their business. QUESTION: What motivated you to become an S

Consultant Profile: Jim Wetzel Area Center: North Charleston Title: Business Consultant Start Date: July 16, 2018 QUESTION: What was your career track prior to joining the SC SBDC network? ANSWER: I worked for more than 40 years in the Healthcare Capital Equipment and Medical Device industry, serving in executive-level positions such as Vice President Sales and Marketing and Vice President Global Marketing. At the director level I was responsible for strategic resources,

Consultant Profile: Tom Lauria Area Center: Charleston Title: Business Consultant, Manufacturing and Export Start Date: December 15, 2009 QUESTION: What was your career track prior to joining the SC SBDC network? ANSWER: I have over 40 years’ experience in global manufacturing at the senior executive level. I lived in western Europe for five years. After retiring, I started my own consulting business and volunteered with SCORE. QUESTION: What motivated you to become an SC