Small Business Development Center Staff
William (Bill) Joubert, Director
Mr. Bill Joubert currently serves as Director of Southeast Louisiana Business Center at SLU. In this position he also Directs SLU’s Department of Economic and Business Development, the Business Research Center, and the Small Business Development Center. His career includes 2 years as a business consultant for a CPA firm, some retail management, and a previous small business owner. He is well known for his involvement in economic development organizations such as the:, Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation, Hammond Industrial Board, Dixie Business Incubator and Florida Parishes Economic Development Association. Mr. Joubert’s education includes an MBA degree from Southeastern and Bachelor of Science from LSU in Economics and International Trade and Finance.
Sandy Summers, Assistant Director
Sandy Summers currently serves as Assistant Director at Southeastern’s Small Business Development Center. Her areas of focus include the SBDC’s training curriculum, special events, and workforce development. She has worked at the center since 2001 and has held the positions of Graduate Assistant and Training Coordinator during her tenure at the SBDC. 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.
Wayne Ricks, Business Consultant
Wayne Ricks has been a Business Consultant at Southeastern Louisiana University’s Small Business Development Center Since January 2005. Within the SBDC 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 Southeastern Louisiana University's Small Business Development Center. Within the SBDC 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 SBDC programs are non-discriminatory and open to the public.