News
Members
Tom O'Brien - Chairman:
OBX resident since 2002, property owner since 1999, visitor since 1962. Work experience includes sales, marketing, business planning, cost management, public relations, and administration, for both large and small companies. Volunteer leadership positions at church, homeowners' association, SCORE.
Jack Overman - Vice Chairman:
USN Aviator (ret); Asst.Plant Mgr., PeterBilt Motors (Truck Mfg); Plant Manager, Alofs Automotive Parts Manufacturing. Executive/General management; QC; field service & warranty; materials & manufacturing management; purchasing; nventory control: process control.
Marv Register - Secretary:
Engineering background. Experience in production and engineering management, product design and development, system maintenance, field sales.
Cindy Daniels - Treasurer:
Skills include financial record keeping, income/expense analysis, and non-profit management.
Georgi Risko:
Experience includes project and program management, strategic planning, US and International marketing, new business start-ups. Involved in marine boat sales, starter at premium OBX golf course. Involved at Kitty Hawk Methodist Church, MOA.
Angie Brady-Daniels:
Vice President of Public Relations, Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce 1987 to present. Marketing, publications, web design, event management, fundraising.
Bill Wheeler:
Twenty five years experience as real estate broker and business owner on Outer Banks. Past president of OBX Assoc of Realtors, Albemarle Area Development Association; past vice chair of Dare County Planning Board.
Bob Logan:
CPA, Small business owner Nags Head (5 yrs) Commercial Landlord - Nags Head; Payroll Manager, Budget Officer, A/R Supervisor for large (30,000 empl) company, Ret. Naval Aviator (22yrs).
Howard B. Miller:
Elliott Co., Div. of United Technolgies (Ret.) Manager
Financial Planning and Accounting, long range planning, budgeting, accounting, inventory, and cost control, financial analysis, and acquisitions.
Bill Ruffin:
Retired plant manager, Weyerhaeuser. Expertise includes material management, plant management and manufacturing operations, inventory systems, start-ups, budgeting, problem solving. Resides on Roanoke Island, volunteers at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church and R.I. Food Pantry.
Lyle Cady:
Associate professor of business administration for Averett
University. Instructs courses in finance, marketing, international business and strategic management. 30 years experience in marketing of high technology products. Former CEO of scientific equipment manufacturer
Gerry Balonis:
Skills include accounting and auditing; licensed CPA in NC and VA. Retired Government employee with 18 years in US Navy Audit Service and 13 years with US Treasury Department. Experience in taxes and not-for-profit organizations.
Al Feickert:
Employee Relations and HR responsibilities with General Electric (15 years). Sales and sales development with National Federation of Independent Businesses (23 years). Experience in sales development, territorial sales and marketing.
Bobby Gentry:
An Outer Banks resident since 1998. Experienced working with small business owners and entrepreneurs as a Registered Financial Consultant and Investment Counselor. Member of First Flight Rotary, Outer Banks Presbyterian Church.
Ron Eckerle:
Forty-one year career as social worker and social work administration. Executive Director experience includes administration, budgetary planning, personnel and volunteer management.
George Bugyi:
Penn State University Professor – Exercise Physiology and Coaching, Executive Secretary. Experience includes Advertising, Retail sales, Education, Budgeting, Sales.
Bob Edwards:
Background in Manufacturing and Construction management with Fortune 100 companies. Also have startup and management experience with small companies. International experience in work in Latin American and with Japanese companies.
Tim McKeithan:
Experience includes employee management, recruitment, financial management, management systems, procurement, buying, logistics, and medical practice management. Outer Banks resident.
Rich Allen:
Extensive management at multiple levels in the pharmaceutical industry. Experience includes plant and operations engineering. Lives in Currituck County; enjoys golf.
Mark Dingman:
Resident of Hatteras Island. Formerly VP and General Manager of electrical utility. Small business aerobic studio owner for over5 years. Licensed pilot, golfer.
Phil Hamlin:
operated restaurant for four years. Resides on Ocracoke Island; enjoys sailing
Links
www.sbaonline.sba.gov
Small Business Administration home page.
www.score.org
Links to SCORE chapters and info on SCORE.
www.score.org/template_gallery.html
Link for assistance in preparing a business plan.
www.sba.gov
Link for assistance in preparing a business plan.
www.senate.gov/~sbc
Senate small business site.
www.onlinewbc.gov
Women's Business Organization, sponsored by SBA
www.house.gov/smbiz
House small business site.
www.sba.gov/nc
SBA North Carolina District Office
www.gsa.gov/
General Services Administration. Buy almost all "off-the-shelf " items and more for the Feds.
www.fedworld.gov
If you need to find a government agency or information.
cbdnet.access.gpo.gov
Commerce Business Daily. Comprehensive listing of contract awards, sources sought, Request For Proposals and much more.
www.bigstep.com
This site lets small businesses create their Web site and an e-commerce presence for free.
www.state.nc.us/business
Info. on North Carolina businesses.
Sponsors
SCORE would like to thank the following sponsors for their support
Contact Us
Address:
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce
101 Town Hall Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Get Directions
Phone: 252.441.8144
Email: info@score497.org
The Outer Banks SCORE Chapter has counselors at the Chamber Of Commerce every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, just drop in. You may also e-mail us, or fill out the Form 641 and submit it to us and we will contact you.
Form 641:
- Request For Counseling (client login
- Volunteer Login
Our appreciation to Outer Banks Internet, Inc. for this web site and to Charter Communications for our Internet connection.