Welcome to the Idaho Small Business Development Center State Office

Doug joined the Idaho SBDC as Region III Director in 2015. In 2018 he transitioned to State Director. Prior to joining the Idaho SBDC, Doug served as an executive for a cloud-based company where he directed a dynamic team on strategic initiatives targeted to improve customer experience.

For 12 years he was CEO for an education service provider where he restructured the company while creating top line growth and reducing expenses. He held business management positions with the nation’s largest outdoor retailer for 10 years and has consulted with existing and start-up businesses.

He co-founded the Kids at Hope Association and established a joint partnership with the Kids at Hope Organization by creating the first Kids at Hope Academy for school-aged youth. He is a volunteer for EF Education First, which provides life-changing education for global citizens.

Doug graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science Degree and Colorado State University with a Master of Science Degree. He grew up in Arizona, migrated to cooler climates throughout the West and fortunate enough to call Boise, Idaho home with his wife, three children and occasional exchange student.

Deanna Berry joined the Idaho SBDC as the Associate State Director of Finance in 2021. She brings 30 years of accounting and finance experience to the Idaho SBDC from various industries, including live entertainment, higher education, treasury, property management, real estate, non-profit, self-employment, and public accounting.

Deanna is a CPA and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University and a Master of Science degree from Boise State University. She grew up in southern California and moved to Boise in 2003 with her husband and two young children. She soon discovered that raising a family in Boise is a wonderful adventure. Deanna and her husband enjoy kayaking in Idaho’s beautiful lakes and rivers.

Margaret is an eighth-generation Texan who has a BS in Advertising and a BA in English from The University of Texas. After working in publishing for UT Austin she wanted to be more engaged in helping others directly so she went through Alternative Certification through the state of Texas.

Margaret taught seventh grade Language Arts for five years. She is a certified teacher in Texas and Idaho. She co-chaired several large gala events. She has been married for almost 30 years and she is honored to be the mother of four young adults.

She joined the SBDC in April of 2020 and enjoys working on a variety of projects that helps the state office serve the regional offices so they can focus on the small businesses they serve. Margaret’s motto is “upward and onward” and loves moving things forward and focusing on daily wins.

In her free time, Margaret enjoys pickleball and tennis, biking, walking, farmers’ markets, and growing beautiful flowers — pretty much anything and everything outdoors!

She brings her experience working for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Compliance air program in Washington D.C. She has written Clean Air Act regulations; led a team to create regulations that were straightforward and understandable; and developed compliance training.

Belinda has a B.S. in Geology from the University of Florida, a M.S. in Environmental Planning from Florida State University and an M.A. in Technical Communication from Boise State University. Belinda joined the Idaho SBDC in January of 2018 as the Environmental Assistance Coordinator. Her role is to assist businesses understand and comply with air regulations.

Glenna is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the business.idaho.gov website (formerly known as Idaho Biz Help}. She was involved in the development of and currently manages the website.

Glenna also performs market research and works on special projects for Idaho SBDC clients. Glenna is a graduate of Boise State University with a degree in Entrepreneurial Management. She has been with the Idaho SBDC since July 1997.

Alan joined the Idaho SBDC in 2025, coming from the Washington State SBDC where he had been a business advisor for over 10 years.  He worked with small business clients and bankers throughout Washington and Northern Idaho to assist in facilitating the loan process and to engage business owners in budgeting, financial forecasting, pricing, record security, and succession planning.  Creating common ground between lenders and business owners relative to language, project understanding, and trust has proven a powerful tool to assist business owners seek access to new capital.

Alan’s experiences include over 37 years in commercial banking, including over 25 years in business and commercial real estate lending as a Relationship Manager, Loan Officer, and Credit Administrator.  Alan has been a guest presenter at the Spokane Community College and North Idaho College Entrepreneurial programs and was a guest expert for the SBA Emerging Leaders Program in Spokane.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Washington State University in marketing with a minor emphasis in accounting.

Caroline joined the SBDC as an accounting associate in 2024. With a background in accounting and auditing in the oil industry, she brings experience in financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting.

Originally from Texas, Caroline earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. She moved to Boise in 2023 and enjoys discovering new hiking trails, exploring state parks, and sketching what she spots in nature. Caroline is an active volunteer and can often be found helping out at a local stable.

Chase was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. He decided to study at the University of Nevada. He graduated in 2020 with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a minor in Chemistry. After a couple of years he decided to return to school to further his education. He studied at Texas A&M and received a Masters of Business Administration with a focus in Data Analytics in 2024.

Before SBDC, Chase worked in the Biotechnology industry. He has experience in contract research organizations, mainly analyzing samples from clinical trials subjects. He also has experience working at a research and development startup that focused on producing products that utilized Quantum Dot technology. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and camping. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Jenna joined the SBDC as a Graduate Assistant in 2025 while pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration. A native of Boise, Idaho, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management from Colorado State University.

During her time at CSU, she discovered a passion for conservation and environmental protection. Her commitment to stewardship was further developed through an international position at a mango farm in Cambodia and then two years with the Idaho Soil & Water Conservation Commission, where she worked closely with the soil and water conservation districts in North Idaho to promote stewardship of Idaho’s private lands

When she’s not working, you can find Jenna exploring the mountains and rivers she loves, whether she’s hiking a new trail, hitting the ski slopes, or taking a refreshing dip in the Boise River.

Kaiden joined the SBDC as an intern in 2025 while pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science. He plans to graduate in 2026 with minors in GIS and Environmental Studies, as well as a certificate in Data R Programming.

Born and raised in Idaho, he fell in love with nature. His grandpa often took him camping to collect rocks and fossils, which he would proudly bring home to show his parents.

Kaiden previously worked at the Idaho Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, where he monitored legislation and tracked all of Idaho’s energy projects.