Susie's first nine years of professional experience were in the banking world. Her business development experience spans a twenty-five year period during which she has worked as an independent consultant and facilitator to a variety of businesses, community groups and volunteer organizations.As a Vice President for Business Development, she brings a wealth of community knowledge and her ability to create synergistic relationships, including an understanding of how businesses grow when compatible resources are available. Susie is a true "people person" whose rule is to look for the win/win opportunity in every relationship. She has built a solid reputation among established businesses and beginning businesses alike. Chief among her accomplishments has been helping businesses attract venture capital or find creative means of financing.Having spent most of her adult life in Austin, Susie's knowledge of the business community is well established. She is admired and respected for the quality of her work and the values that are its foundation. Her memberships include the National Association of Female Executives, the Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce, The Entrepreneur Association and the Handicapped Equestrian Learning Association.