Maine SBDC Business Advisor Since 2024

Advising Specialties: Jon advises individuals interested in starting, buying, or growing a business on how to prepare their business plan, project cash flows, hire new talent, and adeptly market their business.

Education: B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Economics, University of New Hampshire

Professional Background: After obtaining his degree in 2013, Jon spent a year teaching English to middle school students in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China. Knowing that he enjoyed teaching but not wanting to be confined to a classroom, in 2015 Jon became a Certified Personal Trainer and began working at a small studio gym in Westbrook. As time went on, he assumed more responsibility as the gym grew and became the general manager. In this role he handled hiring and onboarding new employees, initial sales inquiries for new clients, monitored financials and marketing strategies, and wrote the SOPs necessary for launching a second location.