Staff

Donna Little is the director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University. She has a bachelor's degree in English and a Master's in Business Administration, both from McNeese. A native of Egan, Louisiana, she has called Lake Charles home for over 30 years.

She has been part-owner of a small start-up business, working in the shop every day. She has also worked for several other small businesses, giving her a bird's-eye view of the hard work and rewards involved in being an entrepreneur.

Donna has over 30 years experience in business, including working with advertising and marketing for a company with over 50 stores, and supervising departments. She has worked for large companies, including Calcasieu Marine National Bank, Entergy and US Unwired, providing a view from the other side of the fence.

She was hired as assistant director of the LSBDC in October of 2003. Following Hurricane Rita, under her leadership, the Center helped dozens of individuals apply for disaster loans. She operated from the Chamber Southwest office in downtown Lake Charles for four weeks until McNeese was able to reopen.

Donna serves her community as a volunteer on the Banners Arts & Humanities Series committee. She is a long-time member of the Ad & Press Club of Southwest Louisiana.

Donna believes that her 30-plus years of experience and contacts in southwest Louisiana are invaluable assets today as she works to assist small businesses.

Kyle Ardoin joined the LSBDC at McNeese in January of 2007. Mr. Ardoin is a native of Ville Platte, LA, and a 1999 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. He is a 2003 alumnus of McNeese State University with a double major in management and marketing. Kyle also holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Kyle's work experience includes having worked for McNeese State University Athletic Department as a student athletic trainer and serving as manager of the Memorial Gym Training Room. Kyle also gained extensive experience in the wholesale sector while working for one of the Imperial Calcasieu Top Fifty Companies, Solar Supply, Inc.

Kyle has also served as district executive for the Evangeline Area Council Boy Scouts of America. His tenure with the Boy Scouts was marked by unparalleled membership growth in his district where he led the southern region in growth for four months straight. Kyle served the nation's largest privately owned funeral service provider as a consultant and a funeral director's assistant.

An active member of the community, Kyle is involved in numerous civic and fraternal organizations including Knights of Columbus, the National Eagle Scout Association, and the Lake Charles Kiwanis Club. He is also a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.

Portia P Metoyer has joined the LSBDC at McNeese as the Business Continuity Consultant. She has lived in Lake Charles, and the Lake Area all her life. She was an honor graduate at Sam Houston High School and received a bachelor's degree in Business Management from McNeese.

Portia has worked directly with businesses for over twenty years while employed with US Unwired, ADS Parish Yellow Pages, ERA Helicopters, Gulf States Utilities-Entergy and L'Auberge du lac Casino and Resort. She gained experience in business sales, sales training, marketing, and supervision through these companies.

Portia has four years experience in Disaster Relief and Disaster Recovery. She has provided disaster case management and disaster response while employed with three pilot programs, The Road Home Grant Program, Catholic Charities USA Disaster Relief Program, and the Office of Community Development-Disaster Relief Unit-Hazard Mitigation Program.

Portia also serves the community in many ways. She volunteered for five years as the girl's basketball and volleyball coach for Immaculate Conception Cathedral School. She also served on the School Board for four years. Portia currently sits on the St. Louis Catholic High School Board and is a member of the SWLA Long Term Recovery Group. She is a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and is part owner of Back Porch Entertainment.

Nancy G. Borel joined the LSBDC at McNeese in November 2011 as Administrative Assistant. Nancy has a bachelor's degree in General Studies from McNeese State University. She is a Certified Administrative Professional and Notary Public.

Nancy is a member of International Association of Administrative Professionals and a small business owner. She serves her community as an organizer of benefit events to assist individuals with medical needs and is a member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Ragley, LA.

     

The LSBDC at McNeese State University is a partnership program with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and is a member of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center network. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in any SBDC publication or workshop are those of the author(s) or speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Small Business Administration. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.

The LSBDC at McNeese is partially funded by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development, and McNeese State University. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any product, opinion, or service. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

All McNeese State University Small Business Development Center services shall be rendered on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Center at (337) 475-5529 or (800) 622-3352, extension 5529 or via email to LSBDC.MSU@lsbdc.org.