Meet SBC

FOUNDER

In addition to his work as a university professor, Thomas founded SBC Consulting in the midst of the social unrest and challenging business environment during the pandemic to help small business owners, especially those often underserved, survive. As the founder, TJ provides guidance to SBC’s leadership and helps develop partnerships with entrepreneur support organizations to provide no-cost support to small business owners and improve entrepreneurial ecosystems throughout the country.

PRESIDENT

Christy brings 25+ years of experience across startups and corporate settings, with a background spanning sales, operations, and financial management. She began at SBC as a Consultant, applying her firsthand knowledge of how businesses grow and adapt. Now serving as the firm’s Integrator, Christy leads the team, directs strategic priorities, and strengthens the systems that support high-quality service delivery nationwide. Her expertise in scalable systems, financial operations, and organizational strategy guides both the SBC team and the entrepreneurs they serve.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Karyn has an MBA, has taught business at the university level, has been part of the creation and sale of multiple small businesses, and successfully owned and operated her own business for nearly a decade. As the Managing Director, she is the project manager for all of SBC’s projects. She works directly with partners to ensure workflow processes are followed, their clients' needs are fulfilled, and collects and returns data to ensure our partners are recognized for their impacts on small business owners.

MANAGING CONSULTANT

Darlene has owned and operated her own bakery for nearly a decade and leverages her experiences to help entrepreneurs reach their goals through business planning, identifying new markets, developing and pivoting to in-demand products and services, and growing sales through social and other media. Darlene has an MBA, and her pre-entrepreneur career in higher education gives her the ability to keep clients on task and provide structured advising with demonstrable outcomes.

SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Denisse is a bilingual professional experienced in helping businesses optimize processes, improve performance, and achieve cost-efficient, and quality-oriented results. With an MBA, a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, and as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, she brings both strategic business acumen and strong foundation in analytical problem-solving to help small businesses thrive. Passionate on supporting business owners in financial literacy, developing business plans, and improving daily operations.
Her fluency in Spanish, also enables her in supporting Hispanic business owners making her a valuable resource for this growing market.

SENIOR BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Kara is a seasoned small business consultant specializing in graphic design, website design, marketing plans, and social media strategies. With a diverse skill set honed through years of experience, she brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic insight to her work. Kara is passionate about helping small businesses thrive in the digital age, leveraging her expertise to craft compelling online presences that resonate with target audiences. She is dedicated to building strong partnerships with her clients, guiding them towards success in an ever-evolving marketplace.

SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT

With 20 years of experience, Steve has helped many small businesses achieve remarkable business growth as a creative consultant. HIs strategic mindset and exceptional creative abilities have positioned him as the go-to authority in the fields of brand development, marketing, and web development

SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Meghan has an accomplished record in marketing and business strategy efforts for giants such as Nationwide Insurance and Anheuser-Busch. After a successful tenure in the corporate world, she is now a small business owner leading the revitalization of a 40-year-old small business through social media marketing, increased revenues, process development, and the implementation of business systems. Meghan has a unique perspective informed by her experience in Fortune 500 companies and her role in leading her own business.

SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT

As a licensed attorney, Marissa has experience providing business owners with the necessary tools to develop, enhance, and protect their businesses. Marissa has experience in the corporate and public sector, giving her a well-rounded outlook on the different needs of business owners. Marissa’s skill set includes assessing legal liability, business formation, business planning, compliance, contract negotiation, drafting, and review.

SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Terrika holds an MBA and is a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor. In addition to leading her own bookkeeping service, she has experience in serving customers and clients in private industry and government agencies. Terrika provides advising on bookkeeping for all industries, and specializes in helping small business owners set up, understand, and begin using QuickBooks to further financial literacy and encourage sound financial decisions. Her successful experience in customer service for organizations such as Verizon Wireless and the US Federal Government give her the ability to understand and connect with new QuickBooks users from all populations.