Joshua Lybolt
Management graduate with MBA from Purdue University. Currently working as Regional Director at Small Business Development Center, Merrillville, IN.
| Headline: | Club Leader |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Website: | http://www.NWISBDC.org |
| Skills: | Business, Management |
| Location: | Crown Point |
| Groups: | Linking Indiana |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Consulting opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding experts, Finding hot stories, Getting press, Giving back, Helping friends, Helping members of my groups, Internships, Investing in projects, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Sharing my projects, Supporting my investments, Trading services |
| Tags: | sbdc |
| Schools: | Purdue University System - Purdue University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Small Business Development Center, Merrillville, IN |
| Position: | Regional Director |
| Time period: | September 2007 - Present |
| Description: | Responsible for redeveloping and managing the operations and initiatives of the NWI SBDC and its three satellite offices. This position entails identifying, securing, and maintaining resources and strategies in the delivery of consulting, educational training programs, and information to prospective entrepreneurs and small business owners, economic and governmental leaders, and the community at large to foster business growth within seven counties of the Northwest Indiana Region. |
| Employer: | Premier Development, Schererville, IN |
| Position: | Co-Founder |
| Time period: | April 2006 - Present |
| Description: | In charge of the general operation of a residential and commercial land development business including: generating and developing asset acquisitions; perform all necessary due diligence; assist project manager with all construction/ development efforts; marketing and advertising; and other general management duties. |
| Employer: | Prime Real Estate, Schererville, IN |
| Position: | Co-Founder |
| Time period: | July 2005 - Present |
| Description: | Assist in general operation of a 21 agent, commercial and residential real estate brokerage business including: generating, developing and servicing leads; recruiting, managing and educating sales associates; marketing and advertising; and other general management duties. |
| Employer: | Independent, St. John, IN |
| Position: | Independent Consultant – As Needed |
| Time period: | January 2003 - September 2007 |
| Description: | Provide general business and real estate consulting. Topics include: business start-up, plan development, financing, capital budgeting, acquisition and asset management, statement analysis, forecasting, lease-buy analysis, valuation, as well as general business consulting. Improved efficiency, lowered costs, developed statements, advised on tax strategies, and improved overall financial situation. |
| Employer: | Lybolt Testing Services LLC, St. John, IN |
| Position: | Proprietor/ Manager |
| Time period: | January 2002 - December 2006 |
| Description: | Lybolt Testing Services LLC specialized in occupational drug, alcohol, and industrial testing and screening. These include urine, breath and hair collection services, as well as, pulmonary function testing, FIT testing and OSHA training. Responsible for operation of the entire business including: generating, developing and servicing leads; marketing and advertising; collection services; bookkeeping and financial analysis; and other general management duties. |
| Employer: | School of Management, Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN |
| Position: | Visiting Instructor |
| Time period: | December 2001 - September 2007 |
| Description: | Deliver instruction in seven bachelor’s level business courses including: real estate, corporate finance, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. |
| Employer: | TD Waterhouse Investor Services, Inc., Chicago, IL |
| Position: | Registered Representative |
| Time period: | June 2000 - August 2001 |
| Description: | Executed stock, option and mutual fund orders; assisted customers with trade, dividend, and other related issues; provided information regarding margin issues and buying power figures (risk management issues); and trained new associates. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Purdue University System - Purdue University |
| Time period: | 2002 |
| Degree: | Finance, MBA |
| University: | Purdue University System - Purdue University |
| Time period: | 2001 |
| Degree: | Management, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | • Lake County Advancement Committee
• Partners in Contracting Corporation • Hammond Innovation Center • Purdue University Lake County Cooperative Extension Service • Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly Publication (editorial advisory committee) • Northwest Indiana Forum (member) • Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Council (member) • Building Industries Association of Northwest Indiana (member) • Indiana Builders Association (member) • National Association of Home Builders (member) • Faith Church, Christian reformed denomination (member) • Leadership Northwest Indiana (member) |
