Patricia Krausman has been with the KSBDC for 18 years where she has provided business management consulting and training. She also serves as the statewide program manager for the KSBDC Veterans Assistance Program. Prior to joining the KSBDC, Patricia worked to support small businesses in both the for-profit and nonprofit arena, working for Metro United Way, Safeguard Business Systems and others. She has served on many local, state and national committees and task forces related to small business and entrepreneurship. Patricia has helped develop and coordinate several statewide initiatives, including KSBDC programs for veterans, agricultural diversification and advanced professional development for the network. Patricia has a B.A. in business administration from McKendree College and an M.B.A. from Embry Riddle University. Patricia is a four-time recipient of the Million Dollar Loan Club, National Runner-up in the Bank of America Client Success Competition, UK College of Business Judy Haywood Valuable Staffer Award and the KSBDC Sutton Landry State Star Award. When not at work, Patricia enjoys cooking, decorating, reading and travel.

Steve Heil has worked with the University of Kentucky SBDC for more than one year. Prior to joining the KSBDC, Steve spent seven years as District Executive with the Boy Scouts of America and 20 years in the manufacturing industry, 15 years of which were spent as plant manager. Steve has a B.A. in forestry from the University of Kentucky. Steve is extremely involved in his community and currently serves as the District Chair for the eight county Old Kentucky Home District, advisor to Venture Crew 147 in Bardstown, board member and Chair of Finance for Bethlehem High school in Bardstown, and is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men’s fraternal organization. Steve has also been involved with the Boy Scouts of America for 41 years. When not at work, Steve and his wife enjoy high adventure actives with their Venture Crew, hiking, and spending time with their children, who are sophomores at EKU and UK.

Dana Price has worked with the University of Kentucky SBDC for one year. Prior to joining the KSBDC, Dana served as training coordinator in disaster preparedness. Dana has a B.S. in public relations, with a double minor in marketing and sports management from Campbellsville University. When not at work, Dana enjoys boating with her family and friends, wakeboarding, coaching high school softball, fitness and cheering on all University of Kentucky athletics.