Schedule with an Advisor
Schedule with a SBDC Advisor or Mentors
Our Advisors are Subject Matter Experts who are ready to help you work through issues at your small business. They have years of experience in their own small business and are ready to bring that to advising. We value creative thinking, sharing our knowledge, and working through issues as a team. Our knowledge of local resources and state and federal programs can help you grow your business. Request a meeting with an Advisor – it is a free and confidential service. Meet the Advisors and Mentors.
Jawansa Hall
Branding & Marketing Advisor
Jawansa Hall comes to the SBDC with over 16 years of creative experience in design, branding, and marketing. Having worked with some of Lynchburg’s top marketing agencies, Jawansa later established his own creative firm known as Blackwater Branding. His innovative but practical application for building brands and brand identities has gained him awards for Best Marketing Agency, Best Graphic Designer, as well as Lynchburg’s Millennial on the Move, now known as Lynchburg Business Magazine’sTop 20 Under 40. He has served as a sounding board for Central Virginia’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee and also a repeat presenter of Create Virginia. Jawansa’s guidance has helped both non-profits and small businesses master their brand and how to share their story with world.
Questions about:
- Marketing / Digital Marketing
- Branding / Brand Identity
- Social Media
- Creative Problem Solving
Jordan Reeves
Finance & Planning Advisor
Jordan comes to the SBDC as a Business Advisor for Finance & Planning. Drawing on a decade of experience in a variety of fields, ranging from product start-ups to management consulting to multi-national automotive manufacturers, he utilizes these broad experiences to help small business owners achieve their goals in the Lynchburg region. As an advisor, Jordan strives to connect with each individual client and provide targeted guidance as is needed.
Questions about:
- Budgets
- Loans
- Financial Goal Setting
Stephanie Keener
Executive Director
Stephanie has worked with the SBDC since 2014 and has been Executive Director since 2018. She develops training programs and conferences for small businesses in our region. As an advisor, she often works with clients who are working to expand their markets, get started in government contracting or exporting, and understand customers. She also coaches on business plan development and digital marketing.
Questions about:
- General Start Up
- Accessing programs at
VirginiaSBDC.org - Customer Development