Our Team

Since 1984, the SBTDC has served North Carolina business owners and entrepreneurs. The Raleigh office professional staff who combine real-life business experience with industry experience, education and advanced training. Many of our counselors have been business owners or have held executive positions.

Your Business Advisors


Alex Viva
Regional Center Director

Katrece Boyd
General Business Counselor

Adriana Lanzas
Business Counselor

Ginny Vaca
International Business Development Counselor

Joel Guge
GCAP Advisor

Statewide Programs & Services