Business Coaches

The WV SBDC provides support to West Virginia's small businesses through one-on-one coaching, training, and facilitating connections to resources. Business owners who work with coaches nationwide see 17 percent annual sales growth, four times the national average. Nationwide, SBDC clients create a new business every 31 minutes, a new job every five minutes, and $100,000 in sales every seven minutes. Learn more about how we work with entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses. At the WV SBDC, your business is our passion.

Our Business Coaches

Harold Patterson

I am a connector, a deal broker, a problem solver and a great listener. I use these skills to guide entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams. I assist in all stages of business and coach them through the pitfalls of the process. Please connect with me and let's make your dreams of becoming a small business owner a reality!

Harold Patterson
Bluefield State College Center
304-327-4406

Mary Hott

My passion is empowering people to take their vision and place it in action, creating economic impact in their own lives, in their local communities, and in our state. With over 30 years of prior work in corporate environments, non-profit organizations, start-ups and my own small business, I offer a wealth of experiences to share. Together we gain clarity about your market space, create a business development strategy, analyze your financial needs, and build a business plan for acquiring the resources and support your need to reach success.

Mary Hott
Eastern Panhandle Center
304-380-3279

Shannon Mitchell

I am a master problem solver that understands the frustration and struggles of owning a business. I work with small business owners to improve profitability, cash flow, operational efficiency and grow their businesses. Are there questions or problems in your business that keep you up at night? Are you expanding your business and need help with financing? Let me help connect you with the right network of resources to be successful. Let’s get started today!

Shannon Mitchell
Summersville Center
304-553-2805

Frank Goldsborough

Do you want to start a business or improve or grow an existing business? As a seasoned business professional, I can help! I am passionate about helping people get to where they want to go. Let me help you to connect to the tools and resources to be a successful entrepreneur. I enjoy meeting people to hear about their ideas about starting a business and helping them achieve success as entrepreneurs. As your coach, you will always have someone in your corner who can assist you through the challenges you will face and a source of experience and expertise that you can rely on.

Frank Goldsborough
Morgantown Center
681-205-4694

Doug Spaulding

I am a serial entrepreneur and business coach that has advised hundreds of clients in all aspects of starting and managing a business. Through my experience in both and my expertise in financial and operational management, I have been able to help them avoid the hidden landmines and navigate the many obstacles that could throw them off course. Let me help you stay the course with small business issues or concerns you may be having.

Doug Spaulding
Putnam County Center
304-957-2017

Todd Crump

As an SBDC Business Coach, I am a dream builder. Your vision – my support. By connecting you with resources and tools to help you plan effectively, we can work together one-on-one to hopefully make your dream a reality. Whether it’s expanding, growing or starting a small business. I’m here to help. Let’s get started.

Todd Crump
West Virginia High Technology
Foundation Center
304-333-6751

Susie Higgins

Are you looking for someone to help you identify solutions for your business needs? I am a passionate relationship builder that will help you connect the dots. Together we will develop a game plan to meet your business needs. As a financial projection expert, I will identify opportunities and equip you with the skills you need to start or expand your business. Connect with me so I can help nurture your idea from a dream into realty.

Susie Higgins
Upshur County
Development Authority Center
304-472-1757

Marsa Myers

I am a communicator who drills down through the noise to find the business client's core desire. I then assist those clients in creating a prosperous business. I'm the architect, getting the business dream down on paper. I'm the builder, assisting with writing viable business plans and finding financial resources. I'm also a top-drawer designer, helping entrepreneurs showcase their products through innovative marketing.

Connect with me today and let's develop a community where you can thrive.

Marsa Myers
West Virginia University/Parkersburg Center
304-424-8213

Will Miller

As an SBDC Coach, I’m passionate about helping others grow their business. Throughout my career, I have worked with small businesses in sales and marketing. Working one-on-one, I will use my years of experience to aid you in reaching your true potential. Whether it is helping you find resources, developing a business plan, or creating a marketing strategy, I’m here to help.

Will Miller
Charleston Center
304-957-2084

Donna Schramm

Do you have unachieved goals for your business? As a strategic planner extraordinaire, I can strengthen and cultivate your ideas to create the small business you have envisioned. As a small business owner myself, I can systematically break down the process from start to finish to ensure the objective is achieved in an organized and manageable way. If you are ready to move forward, connect with me.

Donna Schramm
West Virginia Northern Community
College Center
304-214-8973

Sharon Stratton

I'm the business planning guru. I review business plans for my clients and help them find economic data. On the financial side, I broker deals and look for financial options. Connect with me and let's build a working relationship.

Sharon Stratton
West Virginia University Center
304-293-5839

Robbie Parker

As the Faster WV Business Launch Specialist for Kanawha, Putnam, Clay, Boone, and Lincoln counties, I will help you with the business development process by refining your ideas, defining your mission and goals, and setting up your business for success. As a trusted advisor, I can bring clarity to your ideas, identify business priorities, and craft strategies to help you achieve your fullest potential. If this all resonates with you – it is your sign to get your business moving FASTER!

Robbie Parker
FASTER WV Business Launch Specialist
(304) 553-9692

Debbie Magyar

As a business strategist, my focus is upon providing technical assistance to businesses where innovation is a catalyst for new products and services. As an entrepreneur of 20 years and business advisor, I serve to assist small businesses with sourcing potential SBIR/STTR opportunities by; identifying potential areas for application, evaluating internal capabilities, and addressing gaps for participation in the SBIR/STTR program, and assess overall SBIR/STTR readiness. Facilitating connections between small businesses with University Research Corporations for the purpose of technology transfer, assisting with available services for developing Technology Commercialization Plans, and identifying additional consulting resources are areas I may collaborate with your business.

Debbie Magyar
In-Tech Program Manager
304-932-9760