YCCD SBDC Staff and Consultants
Averaging more than 25 years experience, YCCD SBDC counselors
guide clients through the business development process empowering
the business owner to find their own solutions. Rather than doing
the work for them, SBDC counselors work with the business owner as
coach, trainer, and facilitator. The business owner is involved
pro-actively, addressing issues, finding and implementing solutions
that provide the desired results.
Meet our Director and Staff
Ken Freeman, SBDC Director &
Agriculture, Business, Financial Consultant
Ken has been self-employed in retail, wholesale and internet businesses
for over 26 years. He formerly taught Agriculture and Agriculture
Business courses part-time at Yuba College. His area of expertise is in
general business management covering marketing, human relations, problem
solving and financial analysis. Currently, Ken instructs the SBDC's
14-week Micro Enterprise/Small Business Training Program course series.
Availability: Yuba City: by appointment. ~
schedule an
appointment
Woodland and Lake County: call for availability
On-line support:
Ask Yuba SBDC
Cheryl Peters, SBDC Program
Technician in Main Office
Availability: Yuba
City: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Meet our Consultants
Yuba/Sutter/Colusa Counties
Zanaida
Akins, Marketing and Small
Business Development
Zanaida has over 20 years experience in retail purchasing, merchandise
planning, inventory control, advertising/marketing and sales - wholesale
and retail.
Availability: Yuba City: Tuesdays and Fridays by appointment. ~
schedule an
appointment
Nancy Escudero, Quick Books
Nancy has over 20 years experience in
accounting, AP/AR, and payroll.
Availability: Yuba City: by appointment. ~
schedule an
appointment
Michael Saccomano, Internet/Website Business Development
Mike has been involved in the computer industry for over 30 years and
with the internet since 1996. Mike focuses on assisting businesses in
understanding, and using, the internet as part of their overall
marketing strategy. He counsels, and teaches workshops on website design
and development, and the feasibility of selling products and services on
the net. Mike owns a web development and marketing company, and an
online sales business. He is available by appointment in the Yuba City
and Woodland offices, at client's business office, and by phone.
Availability: Yuba City: Thursdays by
appointment ~ schedule
an appointment
Woodland and Lake County: call for availability
On-line support:
Ask Yuba SBDC
Steve Voelker, Small Business
Development and Finance
Steve has over 30 years in the banking industry, and extensive experience in business consulting, including
business plans, cash flow projections, strategic planning, personnel
administration and loan structuring.
Availability: Yuba City: by appointment ~
schedule an
appointment
Lake County
Cathy Thorburn Wilson, Small
Business Development
Cathy has over 20 years of broad-based experience in general
business management. Her area of interest is business feasibility and
start-up assistance. Cathy is also passionate about inventing and is
eager to assist others with patent research, prototype work and product
development.
Availability: Lake County: by appointment.
~ schedule an
appointment
Marilyn Waits, Quick Books, Financials
and Business Loans
Marilyn has over 20 years of
experience in accounting, AP/AR, payroll, and can guide you through the
process of applying for a business loan.
Availability: Lake County: by appointment.
~ schedule an
appointment
Woodland and Northern Yolo County
David Flory, Sr., Small Business
Development
David has over 30 years experience in business and can guide you through the process of creating and modifying
business, financial, and marketing plans for the new or experienced
entrepreneur.
Availability: Woodland: by appointment. ~
schedule an
appointment
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