Southeastern Louisiana University

Sandy Summers, Assistant Director

Sandy Summers currently serves as Assistant Director at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center.  Her areas of focus include the LSBDC’s training curriculum and special events.  She has worked at the center since 2001 and held the positions of Graduate Assistant and Training Coordinator during her tenure at the LSBDC.  She is involved with various civic, social and economic development organizations in the northshore region including various Chambers of Commerce. Some of Sandy’s previous positions include loan officer at Iberville Bank and credit analyst at Georgia Gulf Co.  Sandy holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance/Economics and a Master’s of Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University.  She is also a certified training professional through the Workplace Learning and Performance Institute at the University of Southern Mississippi.
  

Wayne Ricks, Business Consultant

Wayne Ricks has been a Business Consultant at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center Since January 2005.  Within the LSBDC he works with start up business, existing business owners, and local economic development organizations, all for the purpose of facilitating growth in the Northshore region. His areas of focus are consulting clients on an individual basis, assisting clients in creating financial projections, and industry research.  Wayne holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Jonathan Holland, Business Consultant

Jonathan Holland is a full-time consultant at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center.  Within the LSBDC he works with start up business, existing business owners, and local economic development organizations.  His areas of focus are consulting clients on an individual basis, and assisting clients in creating financial projections. Jonathan holds a Bachelor or Science in Finance and a Master's of BusinessAdministration, both from Southeastern Louisiana University. 

Farrah Laciura, Administrative Assistant 

Farrah Laciura is a graduate of Oak Forest Academy and is currently attending Southeastern Louisiana University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resource Management.  She is also certified through the State of Louisiana as a Certified Court Reporter.  She has volunteered with the Red Cross and the United Way and is an active member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church and Mater Dolorosa Catholic School Home and School Board.   

The LSBDC Program is partially funded by the U. S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development, and Southeastern Louisiana University.  The support given by the SBA through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the cosponsors or participants’ opinion, products, or services.  All LSBDC programs are non-discriminatory and open to the public.