Mr. Lysinger is a graduate of Ohio State University faculty at OSU, Ford department manager; business consulting, independent insurance agent, is now retired and an active member of the SCORE El Paso.
Chuck Wehmhoner Chapter Chair
Mr. D. Chris Van Lauwe Counselor
Product Manager retired John Deere. Former Small business owner, involved with creation of partnerships, and corporations. Chris specializes in business plans, franchises, business start up, and financing.
Mr. Allen R. Bloch Counselor
20 years auto dismantling industry.Followed by Banking, Private Investigations, Truck Driving and Consultant for Community Colleges Professional Truck Driving Progams.Volunteer associations: Associate State Coordinator AARP Driver Safety Program
Ms. Mildred Fairbanks Counselor
Mr. Manuel Contreras Counselor
Previously owned his own business in fabrics, selling fabrics both wholesale and retail for over 26 years.
Mr. Richard Wright Counselor
Richard earned a BBA in Management from Webster University and has 35 years experience in automotive manufacturing, specializing in accounting and financial analysis.
Ms. Minda Villarreal VP GEPCC Advisor
Mr. Victor Yanar Counselor
Extensive experience in restaurant and food service industry.
Mr. Jeffrey Hughes Counselor
Mr. Hughes has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Psychology from FairfieldUniversity in Connecticut, and took post-graduate courses in International Business from DrexelUniversity in Pennsylvania .
He has served as a consultant for the following corrugating plants: Papeles Corrugados, Grupo Tucan, Corrugados la Colmena and Arvisa from Grupo Garze. With more than 40 years of experience in the corrugated industry, Mr. Hughes has worked for Container Corporation of America (U.S & Venezuela), Cartografica Francisco Mazza, Rigesa (Brazil), Industrias Minerva S.A and Cartonajes Estrella S.A. de C.V.(Mexico) . He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
ALHU has offices in the United States and Mexico serving the corrugated box industry from Texas to Panama.
Four years ago the first Intelligent Office of El Paso opened. It is a franchise which offers virtual offices and remote receptionist for screening calls. The concept is ideal for professionals working from home. The second office will open in 2007 giving complete coverage to the city of El Paso.
Darron L. Powell, Attorney Counselor
Business transactions and business formations are a significant practice area for me. This includes the sale of businesses or major assets. I am the chapter attorney for SCORE. I practice real estate law. I received my MBA from UT in Austin.
Esther holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Texas at El Paso.Worked as an internal auditor with the El Paso County Auditors Office.Has been in public accounting for 12 years, working primarily with small to medium sized businesses.She specializes in accounting, taxes business turnarounds and small business accounting workshop presentations.
Kenn Boettcher Web site Manager / Counselor
Kenn holds a MBA from the University of Texas at El Paso. Currently an entrepreneur engaged in Website Development and Internet Consulting. Previously owned small business in retail sales and spent 22 years in manufacturing.
Secretary/Administration
Susan Mucha Counselor
Susan Mucha owns a management consultancy which provides strategic planning and training services to companies in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry. She earlier spent 20 years in the electronics industry in a variety of staff and executive positions including four years as an officer of a NASDAQ-traded electronics company. She received a Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Florida and an M.A.S. from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She is an Accredited Business Communicator through the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and a Certified Manager through the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM). She has taught undergraduate courses in marketing, international marketing, management and organizational behavior at the University of Phoenix and graduate courses in human resources management, strategic planning and leadership in Webster University’s M.B.A. program. She is a frequent contributor to electronics industry publications. In 2007, she published a book related to manufacturing services marketing strategy.
Mr. Adrian Madrigal SBA Advisor
Ms. Sandy Smith Women for Business & Conference Coordinator
David Tucker opened his first small business, a printing company, nearly 50 years ago. His varied business experience includes: Commercial Printing and Marking Devices with emphasis in advertising, direct mail and marketing material preparation. He opened one of the first Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies while Mail Boxes Etc. was still under formation in San Diego and it is still in operation today. A decorative rubber stamp manufacturing operation was created, aimed at the retail market. One of his firms was involved in Publishing Consulting and he has conducted hundreds of seminars dealing with Publishing / Selling Your Own Book, Marketing by Mail and Cutting Cost of Printing. His book resale firm sold over 1000 niche titles nationally and internationally by catalog. David has written 6 books relating to graphics and law enforcement. He originated and published 2 monthly regional magazines. One a general advertising vehicle, the other a real estate magazine. Cell Phone and Pager Dealerships were added to the publishing ventures, creating a communication company. He has also held Insurance licenses in Texas and New Mexico. Retired now, he shares his experience with the clients of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives).
Lyle Horiuchi Consultant
Lyle has a degree in Business and English from a small private college in Tacoma, Washington. While in Washington he owned and operated two restaurants for 8 years as well as a small construction company for another 9 years. He is well versed in the restaurant industry and construction industry. Currently he is an account executive with Hill and Usher Insurance, of Phoenix, Arizona, managing over $3 million in commercial insurance. He also has a Masters Degree in Business, and he teaches Marketing to undergraduate as well as graduate students at the University of Phoenix.