Thursday, April 9, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
We would like to thank Coastal Area District Development Authority for their generous support of this program.
David Lewis is the area director for the UGA SBDC in Brunswick. He is a QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor and QuickBooks Payroll Pro Advisor with over 20 years of experience in small business accounting. He has a passion for helping businesses streamline their operations and focus on growth through the use of financial tools and insights. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia (BBA in risk management and insurance, MBA). His diverse background, expertise and 30+ years of business consulting make him a valuable resource for business owners seeking to improve their financial management and achieve their growth goals.
Becky Brownlee is the Area Director at the UGA SBDC in Savannah. She has over 20 years of experience as a small business owner, in a variety of industries, such as manufacturing, retail, beauty, education, health, agriculture, real estate, and construction. Alongside running her ventures, she holds expertise in finance, hospitality, and insurance. Becky excels in securing funding, navigating commercial real estate intricacies, and managing all aspects from site selection to permitting. Becky has a Bachelors of Industrial Relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and she earned her MBA from South University.
Bennett has built a career spanning sales, operations, and supply chain roles across consulting and private equity. He served as an operations partner at Deloitte and EY, focusing on manufacturing, operational improvement, and supply chain strategy, and concluded his time at EY as Midwest Supply Chain Practice Leader overseeing sales and delivery. In private equity, Bennett worked as an operating partner in portfolio companies, including roles as COO of a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, VP of Operations for an industrial manufacturer, and VP of Supply Chain for a North American consumer and industrial products company. He has extensive experience helping entrepreneurs strengthen operations in preparation for due diligence and sale.
This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, you certify that you are legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.
All programs are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
The UGA SBDC is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
All SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the United States. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
The UGA SBDC is an accredited member of America’s SBDC.
The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412
P: (706) 542-2762
