Our business experts are always looking to share their expertise and expand out network. Food trends. Leveraging technology. Data utilization. And more.
We have you covered — local, regional and statewide, often at no cost to your organization.
Bon Wikenheiser
Bon Wikenheiser, Executive Director of the Office of Business & Entrepreneurship, works with economic development and entrepreneurial organizations interested in seeking to develop collaborative services for their business communities. Using data, trend analysis and environmental scans, Bon works with groups to identify opportunities to capitalize on and expand their efforts.
Colleen Merrill
Colleen Merrill, Strategic Projects Director of the Office of Business & Entrepreneurship, specializes in creative financial packages, strategy planning, startups and connecting to resources. She maintains a workplace that is fast paced, fun, collaborative and always looking for ways to innovate and improve.
Dan Brosman
Dan Brosman, Strategic Projects Associate Director of the Office of Business & Entrepreneurship, has areas of expertise that include supporting the startup and growth of new and existing business ventures through consulting, training, and hands-on development programs. He also focuses on business and strategic planning, startup development, digital marketing, technology, innovation, and talent development.
Todd Strother, PhD
Dr. Todd Strother, Center for Technology Commercialization Senior SBIR Consultant, helps innovators and small businesses negotiate complex seed funding through the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants and contracts program. Todd is a skilled educator and experienced R&D scientist who aims to help break down the complexity of technology commercialization into successfully funded proposals.
Rob Baranowski, MS, JD
Rob Baranowski, Center for Technology Commercialization SBIR Consultant and SBIR Advance Program Manager, has deep knowledge in the areas of SBIR/STTR and Lean Startup. He also has expertise in grant writing, management and legal topics. He enjoys sharing his knowledge with clients to increase their chances of success. Helping clients with problem solving is most meaningful to him on the job.