Karen Coe, is the Assistant State Director for the Nevada Small Business Development Center, and the Project Manager for Made in Nevada. She has been with the Nevada SBDC since 2014 and works in Reno at the University of Nevada, Reno location. Ms. Coe has a MS in Psychology and an undergraduate degree in Psychology.
Jake Carrico is the Northern Nevada Region Manager for the Nevada SBDC. In his role, Jake oversees a team of advisors and students; advises startups and existing businesses; and leads the Nevada SBDC’s strategic planning. He also play a key role in the ongoing development of the Nevada SBDC’s professional development program, the overhaul of
Duke Nishimura, BS ME/AE, MBA, LEAN, CVCDuke joined the Nevada SBDC in 2020 as a Consulting Director for the Black Rock Incubator and then as a Business Advisor in the University of Nevada, Reno office. Duke’s experience includes serial entrepreneurship of 17 companies, business management, international business, and business consulting for 25 years to over
Chris, Director of the Nevada Business Environmental Program (BEP), has been with the Nevada SBDC since 2010. Mr. Lynch and his consulting team provide assistance to hundreds of business owners and entrepreneurs annually on a broad range of issues including environmental regulatory compliance and permitting, environmental sustainability strategies, green business development, energy efficiency, clean transportation,
Brian is the Project Manager for the Center for Regional Studies where he has conducted a wide variety of mapping and analyses at the University of Nevada, Reno since 1994. Brian specializes in spatial analyses including site selection, market area, feasibility, land use, industry, employment, sales demographic, residential, and economic impact studies using geographic information
Born and raised in Nevada, Brad graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2015 with a degree in Journalism. He is passionate about his work with small businesses, and loves nothing more than connecting, promoting, and supporting the entrepreneurs that drive the Silver State’s thriving economy. On the weekends you can catch him at
Ben has been with the Nevada SBDC since 2005. He works in Reno at the University of Nevada, Reno location. Ben has specific experience with digital marketing, web development, social media, IT and graphic design. He previously worked as a Digital Media Technician in the Department of Art at UNR as well as a freelance