Meet the Team

Megan Myers, MBA

Director

Megan Myers joined the Paris SBDC March of 2025! Megan obtained her Master of Business Administration and BAAS in Organizational Leadership from East Texas A&M Commerce and her AS from Paris Junior College. She is a longtime resident of Paris, a member of The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement, and former Board Chairmen for the Salvation Army-Paris. She has over 10 years of leadership experience with a background in Retail management, Staffing, and Business management.

Amanda Tidwell, M.Ed.-L

Business Advisor

Amanda Tidwell joined the Paris SBDC in August 2025! She obtained her AS in Accounting from Paris Junior College before attending Texas A&M University-Commerce for her BS in Interdisciplinary Studies and M.Ed. in Education Administration. She later completed the University of North Texas’ post-graduate Educational Leadership program for Superintendent certification. Amanda is a lifelong resident of Lamar County where she also operates her own small business serving NE Texas residents. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in both public schools and as a law firm administrator.

Hillary Turner

Administrative Assistant

Hillary Turner joined the Paris SBDC June of 2026! Hillary brings several years of experience in customer service and office administration to the team.  Hillary is an Oklahoma native but has been a Paris resident for 6 years. She is an active member of First Baptist Church-Paris where she attends with her family, and she hopes to one day soon return to school to finish her undergraduate degree.

Host College

Network

Accreditation

The Paris SBDC at Paris Junior College is a member of the North Texas SBDC Network, an Accredited Member of the Association of Small Business Development Centers. The Paris SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is hosted by Paris Junior College.

Disclaimer

SBDCs are supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. The SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions, or services of any external parties or services. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Call 903-782-0224.