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Salem, Or, Us

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Development Capital Networks (DCN) is a specialized firm focused on driving economic development with market-based solutions. DCN seeds the growth of entrepreneurs by attracting technology, capital, and talent to help communities build innovation economies. We collaborate with a team that includes Cimarron Capital Partners, a manager of targeted venture fund investments, and Innovate, Inc., a nonprofit that facilitates technology transfer. The in-depth experience of our national team is combined with local talent in the communities we serve as well as an extensive network of innovators and investors.

California, Oregon, Washington, United States

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a long-distance hiking trail that stretches approximately 2,650 miles from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian border in Washington traversing the San Jacinto, San Bernardino, Sierra and Cascade Mountain Ranges.The PCT offers a diverse range of landscapes, including deserts, mountains, and forests, with stunning views and a variety of ecosystems. Hikers experience everything from the arid conditions of Southern California to the lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, hikers encounter numerous challenges, such as elevation, weather conditions, interactions with wildlife, and the need for careful planning regarding food and water resupply.Thru-hikers form a close-knit community, sharing experiences and tips, and most find the journey to be transformative, both physically and mentally. The PCT is not just a hike; it's an adventure that fosters a deep connection with nature and self-discovery. It is essential to prepare thoroughly and be ready for an unforgettable experience!

Salem, Oregon

Finance Manager, Oregon Business Development Department (Business Oregon). 15 years of economic development and credit administration experience at Oregon’s economic development agency. Managed a variety of programs for small businesses and communities, including direct loans, loan guarantees, collateral support, royalty financing, and private activity bonds. Overseen funding that supported commercialization of new technologies, strategic industry development, public funding for brownfield redevelopment and industrial land development, technical assistance for entrepreneurs, and small business certification programs promoting equity and inclusion in public contracting. Work contributed to the highly successful management of evergreen small business capital programs with a loss rate of less than 0.5% while providing over $2 billion in funding supporting more than 2,000 small businesses, resulting in the creation and retention of over 15,000 family-wage jobs. Played a key role in legislative affairs assisting in the introduction and passage of more than 20 bills to create new programs, modernize existing programs, and secure over $125 million of new funding for Business Oregon’s programs.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

The Council of Development Finance Agencies is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation’s leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing over 265 public, private and non-profit development entities. Members are state, county and municipal development finance agencies and authorities that provide or otherwise support economic development financing programs, including tax-exempt and taxable bonds, credit enhancement programs, and direct debt and equity investments as well as a variety of non-governmental and private organizations ranging from regional and large investment banks to commercial finance companies to bond counsel, bond insurers, trustees, venture capital companies, rating agencies, and other organizations interested in economic development finance.

Salem, Oregon, United States

The Oregon Small Business Advisory Council is made up of eleven members who are appointed by the Governor and each serve three-year terms. The council works in conjunction with the Oregon Business Development Department (Business Oregon) to develop recommendations on how best to promote the growth and economic vitality of Oregon's small business sector.

Broaden SBA focus primarily to rural markets in Oregon. Perform credit, cash flow and collateral analysis on loan requests prior to submission. Review contracts to insure they meet Bank and SBA policy. Originate SBA loans in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Northern California.

Provided management direction to 5 different branches with portfolios ranging from $35 Million to $65 Million in deposit and loans. Designed and executed successful relationship banking marketing plan for the sale of credit, depository, investment & treasury management products and services. Developed, coached and supervised staffs ranging from 5 to 11 Tellers and 1 to 3 Personal Bankers in addition to a Sales & Service Manager.

Environmental Sciences

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