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Vincent McCoy – Executive Director
Vincent is responsible for operations, program development and management, fundraising, and staff supervision. Vincent joined the SBDC team in 2000 Vincent has a diverse business and technical background, and he also teaches Small Business Management and Marketing at Victor Valley College. He holds a BA in Accounting from California State University Hayward and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Northeastern University.

Al Gohary – Business Consultant
Al Gohary is a General Business Consultant with the SBDC. Prior to joining the SBDC, Al helped in starting, managing and growing two Inland Empire small business companies one of which went public in June of 2000. His background includes over 6 years in Business Administration, Financing & Accounting. Mr. Gohary holds 2 bachelor degrees in Science & Business Administration and is a Quickbooks Certified Specialist.

Jennifer Dreher– Training Coordinator
Jennifer joined the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center in November of 2001 as the Administrative Assistant and Training Coordinator for the Inland Empire SBDC’s West End office in Ontario. She was promoted to Training Coordinator for the Main office in July of 2004. Jennifer brings with her over five years of customer service experience in the automotive industry where she worked as a Warranty Administrator, Cashier, Customer Relations Assistant, and Accounts Receivable Clerk, and uses her various skills in handling the centers small business training events.

Louisa Miller – Business Consultant (High Desert)
Louisa joined the SBDC team in November 2001. She brings over twenty years experience in providing services to small businesses in various industries. Louisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lock Haven State College (University of Pennsylvania). Louisa has been a resident of the High Desert since 1990.

Paul Nolta – Assistant Director
After serving this country in the Air Force, Paul graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with an Emphasis in Finance and a Minor in Entrepreneurship. He previously worked as a financial advisor and enrollment manager for a major benefits administration company. He has an extensive background in financial analysis and business planning. Paul operates SBDC Outreach offices in both Murrieta and Temecula.

Robert Usher – Senior Business Consultant
Robert joined the SBDC in 2000 after working for Southland Corporation (7-Eleven Stores) as a Field Consultant, where he assisted franchise owners in improving the operations of their stores. Robert managed the Inland Empire West SBDC office in Ontario during its operation, and currently works as a field consultant out of two Outreach offices in Chino and Rancho Cucamonga. Robert holds a degree in Business from California State University, Fullerton.