Contact Directory
Welcome to the Southern Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
301-934-7583
Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Director
Southern Region - 301-934-7580 - Regional Headquarters, La
Plata, MD
KRobertson-Slagle@csmd.edu
Specialization: Economic Development, Business Retention
Kelly Roberston-Slagle, Director, Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region, holds a B.S. degree in Marketing from the University of Maryland and holds an Economic Development Professional (EDP) designation from the Northeastern Economic Developers Association. She has completed numerous continuing education courses through the International Economic Development Council. Prior to joining the SBDC, Ms. Robertson-Slagle was Business Development Specialist with the Calvert County Department of Economic Development. She also served as, Director of Government/Member Relations with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland and Business Development Specialist with the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development. Ms. Robertson-Slagle has over 13 years of experience in business analysis, marketing, grant writing, program management and technical assistance. She is a member of the 2009-2010 Leadership Southern Maryland class and a member of the Maryland Economic Development Association, the International Economic Development Council and Northeastern Economic Developers Association. She is a current Executive Board member of the Patuxent Partnership and the Southern Maryland Workforce Investment Board as well as a member the College of Southern Maryland Foundation Board.
Southern Region - 301-934-7582 - Regional Headquarters, La Plata, MD
billh@csmd.edu
Specialization: Financing, Personnel Management, SBA loan programs
Bill has an extensive background in small business lending in Southern Maryland, having held key management positions in both large and small commercial banks for 20 years. He is knowledgeable about financing options, loan structures, SBA loan programs including 7(a) and 504, financial projections, business evaluations, marketing and management assistance. His “hands-on” management in a true small business - a community bank – provided major insights. Bill joined the SBDC in May 2000. He has utilized his experience and expertise to benefit entrepreneurs and small businesses in the region.
Bill has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting from Salisbury University in Maryland. Bill is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Retail Bank Management at the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia.
Linda Craven, Counselor
Satellite Office:
301-475-4200 Ext.
1687 -
St. Mary's County Department of Economic & Community
Development, P.O. Box 653, Governmental Center
Complex, Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
lindacr@csmd.edu
Specialization: Advertising, Marketing and Electronic Commerce
Linda has been an SBDC counselor for 13 years. She assists clients in the areas of business expansion, marketing and e-commerce. She reviews client print and electronic media and helps businesses develop a unique selling proposition. Linda has a master of science degree in electronic commerce from the University of Maryland University College, Graduate school of Management and Technology and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware. Linda was a business owner for 20 years before starting her work with the SBDC. She has served as Area Governor for Toastmasters International and is currently VP of Marketing for a local Toastmasters club.
Kathy MacAdams, Counselor
Satellite Office:
Calvert County Department of Economic Development
Prince Frederick: 205 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Prince
Frederick, MD 20678
Tel: 410.535.4583 x2726 or 301-934-7583 for
appointments with a counselor
Fax: 410.535.4583
kmacadams@csmd.edu
Specialization: Management and Marketing
Over 8 years
experience in budget, acquisition and program analyst work with the
Department of the Navy. Experience teaching a Strategic Management
capstone course with a focus on corporate and business level unit
strategy. M.S. in Management from University of Maryland, University
College.
kmacadams@csmd.edu
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