Carolyn Wilburn, Director
Carolyn Wilburn has been with the SBTDC at East Carolina University since its inception in 1985, and has been the Regional Director since June 2005.
Carolyn is a native of Lancaster, South Carolina. She earned an associate degree in business from the University of South Carolina. From 1977-1980, she worked with her husband in historical research in both England and South Africa. East Carolina University brought them to Greenville in 1983. Carolyn obtained her BSBA in Finance and her MBA from ECU.
Carolyn works with prospective and existing business owners in preparing business plans, financial projections, marketing plans, and loan packages. Carolyn particularly enjoys working with individuals that are interested in operating child-care centers.
Mariam Ciesielski, Office Manager
Mariam Ciesielski has been the Administrative Assistant with the SBTDC at East Carolina University since November 1999. She is responsible for providing the public with information, organizing our events, and referring clients to the appropriate service providers.
Originally from Kentucky, Mariam moved to Greenville, NC with her husband and four children. Prior to joining the SBTDC, Mariam worked with a local law firm and has over 20 years of experience as an Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant.
Debbie Hathaway, Business Counselor
Debbie Hathaway is a native of Pitt County. She went to high school in Rocky Mount and re-located back to Greenville in 1980. She earned a B.S. degree in Business Education from East Carolina University in 1984. After graduation through 1988 Debbie worked with The Center for Applied Technology at East Carolina University. For the last 20+ years, Debbie has owned and consulted with several small businesses in Pitt and Beaufort counties. Debbie lives with her husband, and two children.
Cynthia S. Baldwin, Procurement Counselor
Cindy Baldwin has over 20 years experience in the small business arena being an owner of a residential construction/development firm. Additionally Cindy worked as a marketing representative with IBM where she worked with small to mid-sized manufacturing and construction firms to implement technological solutions to enhance their businesses. Additionally she moved into pure marketing with IBM where she developed many campaigns to increase business in small to mid-sized firms. Cindy has a B.S. Degree in Communications.
David H. Mayo, Business Counselor
Ann Boswell, Business Counselor
Jordan B. Myers '12 - MSA Intern
Erin D. Priddy '12 - MSA Intern
MBA/MSA students are provided by the East Carolina College of Business. Students assist counselors in reviewing business plans for potential business start-ups. In addition, students conduct market research and formulate financial forecasts and projections for clients. Each student contributes special knowledge depending on their field of study and work experience.
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