Dana Espinal is the Director of Lamar State College Port Arthur SBDC.  Bringing more than 30 years of demonstrated experience in the planning, design, development and construction including owning and operating a design retail company for 10 years prior to selling her minority woman owned business.  Her expertise includes startup businesses, business expansions, marketing, branding, construction contracts and remodeling/new construction projects for clients.  She illustrates solid experience as a project administrator responsible for all phases of construction project management and is knowledgeable on receiving and conducting business with tribal governments.  Espinal has earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  She enjoys traveling, beach life and assisting with community planning and development work as a volunteer.

Sandra Louis is the Administrative Assistant for Lamar State SBDC. She attended the University Southwestern Louisiana and Lamar State College-Port Arthur earning an Associate of Applied Science Degree; Certificate in Medical Office Administration; and Office Technology.  Louis brings more than 25 years in office administration to the SBDC.