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We work together for the greater good of our local economy.

The only way to do great things every day is with great people who truly enjoy their job, so we make sure to only hire the best.

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Brad Bassinger, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Brad Bassinger

Interim Chief Financial Officer

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Kareen Boncales, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Kareen Boncales

Director of Entrepreneurship

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Joanna Brown, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Joanna Brown

MADE x MTNS Brand & Communications Manager

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Eric Burton, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Eric Burton

Director, Electrify Fund

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Elena Chu, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Elena Chu

Senior Small Business Lender

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Heather Compton, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Heather Compton

Administrative Assistant

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Jenny Forero, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Jenny Forero

Latino Entrepreneurship Program Manager

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Kelly Foster, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Kelly Foster

Asset Quality Manager

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Chris Grasinger, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Chris Grasinger

High Country Regional Manager

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Jesse Harris, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Jesse Harris

Small Business Lender

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Lindsey Johnson-White, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Lindsey Johnson-White

Portfolio Manager

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Jamie Karolich, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Jamie Karolich

Craft Your Commerce Program Manager

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Jill Kichefski, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Jill Kichefski

Coaching Client Success Strategist

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Michael Lane, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Michael Lane

Director of Lending

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Christine Laucher, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Christine Laucher

Southwestern Regional Manager

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Sybriea Lundy, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Sybriea Lundy

Lending Services Associate

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Christopher Murrey, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Christopher Murrey

Chief Credit Officer

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Matt Raker, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Matt Raker

Executive Director

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Holly Rivers, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Holly Rivers

Learning Programs Manager

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Amanda Ross, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Amanda Ross

Learning Programs Coordinator

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Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith

Business Growth Specialist

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Melissa Scheiderer, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Melissa Scheiderer

Senior Operations & Events Architect

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Allison Smith, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Allison Smith

Economic Recovery Corps Fellow

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Leah Smith, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Leah Smith

Sectors Program Coordinator

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Lindsey Solomon, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Lindsey Solomon

Communications Manager

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Jean Van’t Hul, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Jean Van’t Hul

Small Business Recovery & Resiliency Specialist

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Bekah Wallace, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Bekah Wallace

Director of Community Investments

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Alan Ward, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Alan Ward

Accountant

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Tiarra Wilkie, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Tiarra Wilkie

Catalyst Program Manager

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Noah Wilson, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Noah Wilson

Director of Sector Development

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Wade Wilson, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Wade Wilson

Finance & Portfolio Associate

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Lucious Wilson, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Lucious Wilson

Catalyst Program Director

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Annie Woods, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Annie Woods

Business Coaching Manager

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Rob Z. Heskett, staff member at Mountain BizWorks

Rob Z. Heskett

Small Business Lender

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Board of Directors

Chair

Zane Adams

Buchi Kombucha

Vice Chair

Stephanie Lee

NC Arboretum

2nd Vice Chair

Tim Herdklotz

Booneshine Brewing Co.

Treasurer

Jennifer Caldwell-Billstrom

DMJPS PLLC

Secretary

Paula Swepson

West Marion Community Forum

Josh Carpenter

Mountain West Partnership

Yolanda Adams

GEAR UP Appalachian State University & Q'Pasa Appalachia

Mitzi Reed

First Citizens Bank

Jose Infanzon

UNETE North Carolina

Chad Halliday

McGuire Wood & Bissette

Brandon Wallace

First National Bank

Duane Adams

A-B Tech Community College

Terry Young

U.S. Veterans Administration