The Montana SBDC Advisory Council is comprised of members who have demonstrated an interest in supporting and promoting small businesses and assistance activities. Each member is appointed by the Governor. Members are selected to represent a broad range of backgrounds and skills, including not only those who have experience in small business ownership and operations, but also those who are in leadership positions in statewide economic development, holding positions in government, education and the non-profit sector. The State SBDC Advisory Council Members serve for terms of two years, commencing when the appointments are made.
The Council is created for the purpose of acting in an advisory capacity as provided in 2-15-102 MCA: furnishing advice, gathering information, making recommendations, and performing activities that may be necessary to comply with federal funding requirements and does not mean administration of the program or setting policy. The purpose of the council is to leverage support for the SBDC Network, and to provide advice to the SBDC State Director of matters related to strategic planning, best practices, and solving marketing and funding challenges.
2017-2019 Advisory Council
Debbie Singer
Northwestern Energy
Paddy Fleming
Montana Manufacturing Extension Center
Joe Willauer
Butte Local Development Corporation
Reed W Bassett
U.S. Bank
Joe Fanguy
Blackfoot
Matt Harrington
NACDC
Karl Drga
First Interstate Bank
Chris Davis
Danzer's Paint Store