Ann Garbarino, Certified Business Advisor, joined the SBDC in 2004. She holds a BS in Organization Management from St. Joseph's College. Ann's strengths are in marketing and management. Ann's 20-plus years of small business ownership experience provide her with a very strong entrepreneurial background to assist other small business owners. In addition, she is on the committee of the annual Women's Product Expo, which is sponsored by the Long Island Fund for Girls and the Middle Country Library Foundation, and is also on the tech support subcommittee for Suffolk County Office of Minority Affairs.

Gloria Glowacki, Assistant Director and Certified Senior Business Advisor, with over twenty years' business management experience in the publishing industry. Entrepreneurial experiences led to a position as Vice President, Product Management at the McGraw-Hill Companies. Particular expertise in business plan development, marketing and sales as well as new product launches. Active in Suffolk County Women's Business Enterprise Coalition and the Hauppauge Industrial Association. Gloria has her Bachelor of Arts in Multi-disciplinary Studies from the University at Stony Brook. Gloria has twice won the NYS Advisor of the Year Award.

Patricia Karlak, Certified Senior Business Advisor and Training Manager, has been with the Small Business Development Center since 1995. Pat received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Hofstra University and was awarded a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Adelphi University. Her expertise centers on business management, international trade and high technology companies. Pat won the NYS Advisor of the Year award in May, 2002 and May, 2006.

Kevin E. McCormack, Business Advisor, brings a thirty-three year background in banking, as well as sales and management, to the Small Business Development Center. Kevin also served as President of the Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce, has owned his own business, and is quite familiar with the needs of the small business owner. Most recently, he served as the Executive Director of a local smart growth non-profit corporation.

Ronni Rosen, Certified Senior Business Advisor and Workshop Coordinator. Ms. Rosen’s education centered on the fine and applied arts. She has worked as a designer in the fashion industry and maintains a textile designing business when she is not counseling potential business owners. Her experience also includes co-director of an art school/gallery. Ms. Rosen brings her expertise and extensive background as a self-employed business owner to her responsibilities as business advisor. Ronni initiated a business solutions roundtable, a networking and problem-solving group for business owners.

Bernie Ryba, Certified Senior Business Advisor-CPA, has over 20 years of business experience including public accounting, 15 years with Pfizer, Inc., and exposure to the brokerage and high technology industries. His responsibilities have ranged from financial and operational auditing to financial management and strategic planning. A graduate of Stony Brook University, Bernie also has an MBA from Hofstra University.

Lynne Schmidt, Assistant to the Director, has been with the SBDC program for over 18 years. She assists the Director in the administrative functions of the Center and represents the SBDC at several resource partners. She has worked in the non profit arena performing bookkeeping and organizational duties.

Willa Smith, Certified Senior Business Advisor and Resource Coordinator, brings a twenty year background in sales, marketing, financial management and business development to the SBDC. Starting on Wall Street as an Investment Advisor, she transitioned to the banking industry as a Loan Officer, and was appointed Vice President and Regional Sales Manager for Residential Lending. Willa has also presented consumer workshops and parent education seminars. She has her BA in Sociology, with a concentration in Social Work from SUNY Oswego. She is currently working on her Master's degree at Stony Brook University.