SBDC Staff

All services are provided by our staff of highly qualified consultants. The University of Pittsburgh SBDC also taps the expertise of industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and other business professionals to deliver unmatched educational programs that will expand your business skills.

Please contact us today to discuss how we can help you move confidently in the direction of your dreams. The staff at the University of Pittsburgh SBDC is committed to providing the highest level of customer service. Regardless of the question or the level of complexity you require, we guarantee that you will be satisfied every time you interact with us.

SBDC Staff Contact Information

Melissa Bennett, Executive Assistant
412-624-5436, mbennett@katz.pitt.edu

Lindsey Biddle, Management Consultant, Washington County
724-229-8078, lbiddle@katz.pitt.edu

Lauren DeJulio, Accountant and Grants Administrator
412-648-1704, ldejulio@katz.pitt.edu

John Dobransky, Client Services Liason
412-624-2290, jdobransky@katz.pitt.edu

Katie Pavlich, Event Logistics Manager
412-648-1543, kpavlich@katz.pitt.edu

Jeffrey Plowey, Senior Technology Consultant
412-648-1545, jplowey@katz.pitt.edu

Gregory Rice, Management Consultant
724-229-8078, grice@katz.pitt.edu

Brad Steenblok, Administrative Assistant
412-648-1544, bsteenblok@katz.pitt.edu

Robert Stein, Manager, Information Technology Program
412-648-1540, rastein@katz.pitt.edu

Elizabeth Strohm, Marketing Associate
412-624-5678, lstrohm@katz.pitt.edu

Catherine Tyson, Senior Management Consultant
412-648-1546, cmeyers@katz.pitt.edu

Raymond L. Vargo, SBDC Director
412-624-1199, rvargo@katz.pitt.edu

SBDC Sponsors:

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development

U.S. Small Business Administration

Spotlight

Pitt SBDC recognized as minority & women resource center
Date: 10/02/2008

The IEE's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been selected to receive the MBE/WBE Resource Partner of the Year Award at the annual MEDWeek celebration being held at the Duquesne University Power Center on October 10. Congratulations to our team for their great work. And remember - SBDC services are available to assist all entrepreneurs at no cost, provided they meet state classifications for a small business.
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Ray Vargo interviewed in Pittsburgh Business Times
Date: 09/26/2008

Ray Vargo, director of the Pitt SBDC, discusses pioneering ways the SBDC is supporting minority and women-owned businesses.
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Lawrenceville girls gain confidence through tools and art
Date: 09/18/2008

A Pitt Small Business Development Center client spent the summer teaching young women to use tools and hone practical art skills, with the greater goals of giving them more confidence in math, science and everyday living.
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Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
First Floor, Wesley W. Posvar Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 phone: 412-648-1544, fax: 412-648-1636 contact: ieeinfo@katz.pitt.edu

An accredited affiliate of the national network of Small Business Development Centers.
“Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development, through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration; and in part through the support from the University of Pittsburgh. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 412.648.1542. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

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