Sam Coleman has worked with the Southeast SBDC for 11 years. Prior to joining the KSBDC, Sam served as an officer in the United State Marine Corp., a territory manager for Mobile Oil and marketing representative for Exxon Mobile Oil Corporation. A graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College, Sam has a B.S. in behavioral science. In 2010 Sam was inducted into the KSBDC’s Million Dollar Loan Club, a distinction honoring KSBDC consultants who have secured more than $1 million in loans. Sam remains involved in his community, serving as commissioner for the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, commissioner for the Kentucky African America Heritage Commission and board member for the Tri-Cities Heritage Development Corporation. When not at work, Sam enjoys playing with this granddaughter, gardening, officiating basketball games and playing golf.

Gabrielle Wright has worked with the Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College SBDC for two years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in education and is a volunteer at the G.E.D. center in Knox County, Kentucky. When not at work, Gabrielle enjoys spending time with her children.