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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