Meet the Team
A small management team and business-led board of directors actively supports the Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC) business accelerator community. This team is comprised of area entrepreneurs, seasoned business executives and entrepreneurial resources. Bowie BIC is a Maryland nonprofit organization headquartered at the Center for Business at Bowie State University.
STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD VICE CHAIRMAN
Wendy Jenkins is a Senior Business Banker at Bank of America and assists her clients in many areas to include gaining access to the capital, growing their deposits, efficiently managing their cash flow, and linking likeminded professionals.
BOARD SECRETARY
Charlene Wade has over 37 years of experience in business, with 32 of those years spent in human resource management. Her career has culminated in her current role as President of Workforce Resources, Inc.
BOARD TREASURER
Greg Bussink is a Principal at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA). For over 20 years, Greg has served his client’s as their auditor and trusted advisor — providing meaningful and practical recommendations in order to achieve financial success.
BOARD MEMBER
Mark Lawrence is a technology innovation manager and visionary leader with more than 21 years of experience. He has 17 years of consulting experience and 4 years with major telecommunications service providers.
BOARD MEMBER
Magdalena Gebrekristos has over 20 years of experience in providing technology consulting, project management, quality assurance, system development life cycle, and information systems security services to top government agencies.
BOARD MEMBER
Cy Alba, Cy is a Partner with PilieroMazza. He counsels clients on government contracting matters before government agencies and federal courts including regulatory compliance with SBA’s small business programs.
BOARD MEMBER
John Halley is the Business Banking Team Leader responsible for Prince George’s County and Eastern Montgomery County for M&T Bank. He has a special focus on Government Contractors supporting NSA and DoD Agencies
BOARD MEMBER
Eben Smith, President at Three|E Consulting Group, has 20+ of business management experience in both the public and private sector with key emphasis in supplier diversity, business development, procurement, and compliance.
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER
Brent Swinton is Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Bowie State University and Executive Director of the Bowie State University Foundation. He oversees fundraising and alumni relations supporting strategic goals and viability of the university.