Jennifer Finney, Director of Brazosport College SBDC, is a native Texan and a longtime resident of Brazoria County. She earned a M.S. in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship from the University of Houston-Victoria, a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston – Clear Lake and has an extensive background in corporate marketing. Her exceptional writing and editing skills are supplemented by her knowledge in brand communication and digital marketing, including website development, email marketing and social media strategies. In 2010, Finney and her husband owned an operated a lawn service in the Brazosport area giving her hands-on experience in running a small business. She is active in professional, church and community organizations, applying her marketing skills as a mentor and public speaker.

 

Kacey Roman is a Business Advisor for the Brazosport College SBDC, is a fourth-generation Brazoria County resident and Brazosport College alum. Roman is deeply dedicated to her community, actively engaging in local organizations, and volunteering her time to uplift those around her. As a seasoned small business owner, Roman intimately understands the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. In addition to her years as a small business owner, she worked in municipal governments across Brazoria County for more than 26 years. In this role, she made significant contributions as a Community Development Director, a Building, Code, Permitting, and Zoning Official, and President of the Texas Environmental Health Association. She serves a variety of professional associations as a continuing education instructor where she shares her wealth of knowledge through diverse training sessions, empowering individuals to excel in their fields. With a passion for fostering local economic growth and a commitment to excellence, Roman is poised to guide small business owners toward new heights of success.

 

Cynthia Laird is the Officer Manager for the Brazosport College Small Business Development Center.  Laird previously worked in the Grant Administration Department of Brazosport College and began working at the SBDC in May 2022. Laird was born in Houston, Texas and has lived in and around the Texas Gulf Coast all her life. She began her illustrious career in administrative support in 1988 when she acquired her paralegal certificate.  She worked for many prestigious firms and corporations in the Houston area over the years. A notary public, she specializes in office administration support, management reporting, event planning and training program coordination. Laird is proudest of her organizational skills and great people skills.