About The Idaho SBDC

Mission

Accelerating business success by fostering positive relationships, providing excellence in service, and driving growth to the companies we serve.

Vision

Be the most influential driver of Idaho business success.

Values

Service – We make a difference for our clients and each other by providing resources that strengthen personal and professional growth.

Respect – In all relationships, we lead with authority, trustworthiness, and reliability.

Discover – We commit to educating ourselves and others in growth opportunities and exploration of new ideas.

Persevere – We will not fail ourselves and others in times of hardship but rather take a problem solving approach to encourage growth and prosperity.

Meet the Staff

Bryan Matsuoka

Regional Director
(208) 732-6451
bmatsuoka@csi.edu

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Bryan has been with the Idaho Small Business Development Center since 1996 and served as the South Central Regional Director since 2006.

He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Boise State University and received his Masters of Education from the University of Idaho.

After a long career in public education, Bryan became a sales representative and general manager of a software development firm for Hewlett Packard Company. He is a successful business owner and worked as a marketing director.

Bryan also served as the Secretary/ Treasurer member of the Board of Directors for an Idaho Corporation, LLC formation.

Eric Amador

Administrative Assistant
(208) 732-6455
eamador@csi.edu

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Eric joins us after seven years of working for a number of non-profits in Idaho, connecting people to various resources and programs promoting mental and physical health. During that time, they developed excellent communication and administrative skills, allowing them to more effectively serve the people in their community.

Eric received their BA in Creative Writing at Boise State University in 2020. They look forward to using their education and work experience to help the SBDC at CSI continue to support small businesses in South Central Idaho.

Mary Burgess

Contracted Researcher
(208) 732-6450
mburgess@csi.edu

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Since 2015, Mary has honed her research skills and excels in providing interesting summaries for our clients.

Her analysis of financial data, experience in the commercial industry, and navigation of insurance and official paperwork processes makes her a vital part of your business success.

She has 11 years’ experience as a retail department manager, and 17 years in commercial sales for a janitorial and food service supplier. She was an operations supervisor for a local call center specializing in Medicare Insurance.

Dennis Burgett

Business Consultant
(208) 732-6457
dburgett@csi.edu

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As a successful computer business owner, Dennis possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in business ownership, processes and operations, and project management.

A 25-year resident of Twin Falls, Dennis has also served as a school administrator and coached a variety of sports from youth to adult.

His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from Valparaiso University and a Masters of Business Administration from Northwest Nazarene University.

Brent Jussel

Business Consultant
(208) 732-6452
brjussel@csi.edu

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Brent is a native Idahoan and studied at Idaho State University where he earned degrees in both Corporate Finance and Management & Organization. He spent his 40 year career in banking and finance and attended the RMA Credit Analysis School at Leesburg, Virginia.

Brent has been a guest instructor at the College of Southern Idaho and the American Institute of Banking. Prior to semi-retiring at the end of 2017.

Throughout his career, Brent worked for several regional and community banks culminating in serving as the Regional Commercial Loan Manager for a large, regional banking organization. Brent is also a two-time recipient of the coveted Idaho SBA Lender of The Year Award.

Trey Mohammed

Business Consultant
(208) 732-6450
tmohammed@csi.edu

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Trey started with ISBDC in April of 2018. He has a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management. Trey also played baseball for the College of Southern Idaho while he attended school.

Trey brings 10 years of retail, coaching, and residential investing experience to the Idaho Small Business Development Center.

He has led professional teams of up to 25 members. His skill and focus in digital marketing are of great benefit to the center and our clients.

Alexza Campos

Office Administrator
(208) 732-6450
alcampos@csi.edu

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Alexza was raised in a Spanish-speaking household in Jerome ID and is a graduate of the College of Southern Idaho, class of 2022. She earned her Associate of Arts Degree in General Business.

She joined ISBDC as a Work Scholar March of 2021 and has learned valuable insights into small business operations. Along with SBDC she splits her time with 2 other occupations. She is an Account Coordinator/Virtual Assistant for a remote bookkeeping company & the Office Manager for her family’s trucking business.

APEX Accelerator

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APEX Accelerators provide technical assistance to businesses interested in selling products or services to federal, state, and local governments.

A Tradition of Service

The Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a statewide, higher-education -based organization which has been helping small businesses succeed since 1986.

Every day, experienced Idaho SBDC consultants meet with clients – just like you – to provide guidance in developing and growing a successful business.

Statistics show that our clients outperform their peers, typically achieving five times more sales growth than the average Idaho small business.

With six office locations throughout the state, each is affiliated with an Idaho college or university. We are uniquely positioned to serve as a focal point for linking our partners from higher education, the private business community, and federal, state and local government.

Who We Serve

Idaho SBDC assistance is available to anyone interested in expanding or starting a private business in Idaho. Consulting is available at no cost to you.

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