What do we do and our Team.
Our advisers bring practical experience from professional backgrounds to assist you with your business. Education and training backgrounds include: accounting, financial analysis, loan structuring, marketing, and business planning. Often a start-up needs direction on selecting their organizational forms and determining permits applicable to their business. Existing business often need guidance on how to grow or managing cash flow to support growth. Our experience, as well as our North Texas SBDC network, will help you find solutions! Meet the Team.
Jennifer Johnston, Director, jjohnston@parisjc.edu
Jennifer Johnston joined the Paris SBDC in December 2018, she acquired her MBA minor in Business Analytics. She has a background in management, marketing, market research, data analysis, and accounting. Market research and financial analysis support the business planning, feasibility, and financial projections applicable to small business growth and financing.
Jennifer’s recent training include National Development Council, EDFP certification on financial analysis and loan structuring. She is NAV Certified Credit & Lending. Jennifer is also a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor. In 2019 she has also trained on ISBA Business Valuations. Jennifer is a member of the Texas EDC.
Martin Orrostieta, Business Advisor , morrostieta@parisjc.edu 903.782.1206
Martin Orrostieta joins the Paris SBDC April 2022! Martin has a background in small business lending and formerly a small business owner himself. His 10 years experience in banking helped familiarized him with various industries and organizational forms. Along with his entrepreneurial experience, Martin serves on the board of Hispanic Professional Association of Tyler. He previously worked with SCORE at both the regional and National level helping chapters in various states. Martin studied International Business, with a Bachelor in Science from Johnson & Wales University, where he completed a state recognized Leadership program and served as a fellow for the El Pomar Foundation.
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