Consultant Profile: Shonette Sullivan Area Center: Greenville Title: Area Manager & Business Consultant Start Date: July 1, 2026 QUESTION: What was your career track prior to joining the SC SBDC? ANSWER: Prior to joining the SBDC, I spent many years building a career rooted in helping people understand their money and use it with purpose. I started in corporate accounting and financial analysis, including 12 years as a Financial Analyst, 4 years in manufacturing accounting, a

Consultant Profile: Matt Dean Area Center: Clemson Title: Area Manager & Business Consultant Start Date: July 1, 2022 QUESTION: WHAT WAS YOUR CAREER TRACK PRIOR TO JOINING THE SC SBDC? ANSWER: As a fifth-generation entrepreneur, I was raised to appreciate the passion it takes to operate a successful small business. I was fortunate to grow up surrounded by entrepreneurs and have had real-life entrepreneurial experience. Before accepting the Greenwood Area Manager and Business