Kim Way spent 25 years working for large corporations before moving into small business. After working for General Mills, The Hershey Company, and Coca-Cola in various marketing and brand management roles she pivoted to small business six years ago. She has worked for two start-ups and owned her own small business. Way and her husband co-owned three Jersey Mike’s franchised restaurants in the Houston area, which they sold at the end of 2022. Way's time as a small business owner gave her experience with small business lending, commercial leases, franchising, retail site selection, accounting & bookkeeping, and human resources management. She attended UT Austin, where she received both her B.S. and MBA.

LeeVera Smith is a Business Advisor with the Houston Center SBDC. With more than 24 years of banking experience, her responsibilities include managing the Center business advisory department and leading a team of highly skilled and trained business professionals who assists small and emerging businesses with starting, growing and succeeding in business. Smith holds a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

Charles Capers is a Business Advisor with the Houston Center SBDC.  He is a graduate of the Ohio University School of Business, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance, with a minor in marketing.  Capers has more than 20 years of experience in commercial banking, portfolio management, and client service.  He has worked as a vice-president for some of Houston’s largest financial institutions, with a focus on small business and community based banking. Moreover, he has been involved for many years with various chambers of commerce and community organizations. 

Tim Stanley is a business advisor with the Houston Center SBDC. He specializes in the financial side of business advising and has extensive experience in SBA financing and Secondary Market financing (Private Equity, Angel and VC). He also has extensive background in securing funding and capital for many start-up businesses. Stanley has a background in corporate management and has owned and operated his own business in the past. He is a graduate of Baylor University and holds certifications from several organizations that assist his knowledge when working with clients.

Erica Magallon is a Bilingual Business Advisor. She assists with strategy, marketing, sales, international trade and is also a Certified Global Business Professional with NASBITE. 

Rosa Perez-Albarran helps business owners with the complete process of starting and growing a business. She assists with business planning, finances, international trade, and more. Her experience includes improving the business processes of companies ranging from banks, insurance providers and credit institutions.

Don Yokovich is a highly accomplished corporate and entrepreneurial executive specializing in business planning, sales management, customer and field service, supply chain management, product life-cycle management, manufacturing, sourcing, accounting, and finance. He has a proven track record implementing operating plans and solutions, improving efficiencies, reducing costs and enhancing the bottom line.