Advisory Council

The Idaho SBDC and CAP State Advisory Council is composed of individuals from business, education, and government throughout the state. The council assists the State Director in identifying needs, developing policy, assisting with financial partners, and approving the Strategic Plan.

Members of the Council are:

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Steve Hatten

TechHelp, Executive Director

TechHelp Website

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Steve Irwin

First Federal Savings Bank, Business Development Officer

First Federal Savings Bank Website

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Teresa Nelson

Home Helpers, Owner

Home Helpers Website

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Luke Malek

Attorney at Law

Smith Malek Website

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Jon Carter

Micron Technology, VP DRAM Engineering

Micron Website

Ex Officio Members:

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Irene Gonzalez

U.S. Small Business Administration, Project Officer

SBA Website

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Mark Bannister

BSU College of Business and Economics, Dean

Boise State College of Business and Economics

Craig Shaul

Craig Shaul

Idaho Department of Labor

IDOL Website

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Karen Appelgren

Idaho Department of Commerce

IDOC Website

Shannon Madsen

Shannon Madsen

District Director

U.S. Small Business Administration, Boise Office

SBA Website

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