Staff

Since 1984, the SBTDC has served North Carolina business owners and entrepreneurs. The Cullowhee and Asheville offices have 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


Sandra Dennison
Regional Director
Elena Gupta
Business Counselor
Chris Slaughter
Business Counselor

Ashley McFarland
Business Counselor
Ben Robbins
Business Launch Specialist
Pam Racer
NC PTAC Counselor

Matt Godfrey
Business Resiliency Counselor
Ashley Swanger
Business Resiliency Counselor

Statewide Programs & Resources