Linda has mentored business owners & employers in Central Pennsylvania since 2008, after successfully selling her own businesses. She is dedicated to connecting our clients to valuable resources, and to developing new relationships with manufacturers in MANTEC’s nine-county region. Linda’s expertise is in government contracting & certifications, workforce development & grant programs for employers, and all aspects of operating a business in Pennsylvania. Prior to joining MANTEC, Linda served as a Business Consultant and government Marketing Specialist for the PA Small Business Development Centers. Linda began her career in sales for local food manufacturers, selling private-label snack foods to grocery & mass merchandising chains nationwide. She then turned to self-employment, opening & operating 4 profitable franchise locations for a decade. Linda sold the 4 franchised locations independently and now assists other business owners in developing their exit strategies.
Linda earned her BA in Economics from the University of Michigan. She has lived in 9 states, ultimately settling in Pennsylvania. Linda currently serves on the executive board for the Women in Manufacturing Central PA chapter and remains an active SCORE mentor.