SBDC Staff

All services are provided by our staff of highly qualified consultants. The University of Pittsburgh SBDC also taps the expertise of industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and other business professionals to deliver unmatched educational programs that will expand your business skills.

Please contact us today to discuss how we can help you move confidently in the direction of your dreams. The staff at the University of Pittsburgh SBDC is committed to providing the highest level of customer service. Regardless of the question or the level of complexity you require, we guarantee that you will be satisfied every time you interact with us.

SBDC Staff Contact Information

Lindsey Biddle, Management Consultant, Washington County
724-229-8078, lbiddle@katz.pitt.edu

Lauren DeJulio, Accountant and Grants Administrator
412-648-1704, ldejulio@katz.pitt.edu

John Dobransky, Client Services Liason
412-624-2290, jdobransky@katz.pitt.edu

Katie Pavlich, Event Logistics Manager
412-648-1543, kpavlich@katz.pitt.edu

Gregory Rice, Management Consultant
724-229-8078, grice@katz.pitt.edu

Robert Stein, Manager, Information Technology Program
412-648-1540, rastein@katz.pitt.edu

Catherine Tyson, Senior Management Consultant
412-648-1546, cmeyers@katz.pitt.edu

Raymond L. Vargo, SBDC Director
412-624-1199, rvargo@katz.pitt.edu

SBDC Program Funders:

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development

U.S. Small Business Administration

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Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
First Floor, Wesley W. Posvar Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 phone: 412-648-1544, fax: 412-648-1636 contact: ieeinfo@katz.pitt.edu

An accredited affiliate of the national network of Small Business Development Centers.
“Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development, through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration; and in part through the support from the University of Pittsburgh. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 412.648.1542. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”