Manuel Bonilla Business Advisor
Manny provides training and counseling to budding entrepreneurs and businesses in Columbia Basin area. Manny is a devoted advocate of-
Isabel Bratvold Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Isabel manages CIE’s marketing and communication efforts through planning campaigns, strategizing innovative projects and defining brand identity.
Fauzia Davis
Program & Operations Coordinator
Fauzia provides data integrity check by assisting business advisors in tracking client progress, scheduling, coordination, maintaining event calendars and technical support of events.
Rick Dickinson, MBA
Director of Programs
Rick provides training and one-on-one advising helping emerging entrepreneurs on the Olympic Peninsula imagine new business opportunities, start businesses, and get businesses ready to grow.
Juan Garcia
Palouse Pilot Coordinator
Juan is leading our effort to explore the needs of small business owners in the Palouse, connecting them to resources that support them in their business ventures along the way.
Devin González Business Advisor
Devin serves as a bilingual Business Advisor with a focus on Food Business and community outreach for the North Cascades region, offering one-on-one advising to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Marisa Herrera, M.S.M, Ed.D.
Director of HR and Engagement
Marisa provides training and one-on-one business advising to emerging entrepreneurs and early stage businesses in Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish and Island Counties.
Micah Jonet
Business Advisor
Micah provides Grow Ready, COVID-Ready and Future-Ready assessments, trainings and one-on-one counseling to existing Olympic Peninsula businesses.
Victor Ponce North Cascades Program Manager
Victor provides training and one-on-one advising in both Spanish and English to emerging entrepreneurs and small businesses in Skagit County and the surrounding areas.
Melissa Suwuh Volunteer and Partner Coordinator
Melissa builds capacity and growth through CIE’s volunteer mentor program by launching professional development opportunities.
Mike Skinner
Executive Director
Mike founded CIE because he deeply believes in the transformative power of entrepreneurship. Mike sets the strategic direction for the organization, develops and stewards strategic partners, and relentlessly advocates for entrepreneurs in the margins of our rural communities.