Tania Martinez Chavez
Tania came to ASBTDC in September 2021, bringing years of experience in the hospitality and hotel management industry in Mexico, Europe, French Polynesia, and the U.S. She is fluent in Spanish and is passionate about exploring cultures, learning languages, and teaching.
She received her Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in business analytics from UA Little Rock and earned her bachelor’s degree from Escuela Bancaria y Comercial in hospitality and tourism management.
Tania's desire is to help others achieve their business goals through carefully selected strategic approaches.
Tania Martinez Chavez
Navigator Specialist
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Bri Clark
Born and raised in North Little Rock, Bri has a background working with companies in Central Arkansas on broadcast and digital marketing campaigns. She is passionate about helping others maximize their potential through targeted business strategy.
Bri supports the ABN team with strategic partnership, experiential marketing, and panel moderation for the Women Empowering Women events.
Bri Clark
Navigator Marketing Specialist
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Cell: (501) 804-5421
Angela Gardner
As a Navigator Specialist, Angela Gardner guides entrepreneurs to resources within the ABN Network and provides consulting services to aspiring businesses. Before joining the Navigator project, Angela worked with the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture where she provided startup assistance to small-scale food manufacturers. Her areas of expertise include food product development and marketing.
She graduated with a Master Degree in Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship Concentration and a Bachelor’s degree in soil and water science from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Angela is an avid supporter of Arkansas small businesses and family farms, as well as an advocate for conserving the natural resources of this great state.
Angela Gardner
Navigator Specialist
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Cell: 501-804-6759
Javier Hernandez
Javier Hernandez joined the ABN team in August 2022. He is currently serving as a Business Consultant and also supports the ABN team in community outreach, marketing, and event planning.
Javier graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a B.S. in Environmental Science and Political Science and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Service degree at the UA Clinton School of Public Service.
Javier Hernandez
Navigator Specialist
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Harrison Hudson
As a Market Researcher, Harrison Hudson manages and prepares data-driven resources and analysis to support our in-house and partner consultants as they guide small business clients. Harrison joined ASBTDC in 2021, and became part of the ABN team the next year. In addition to market research, he develops written and video content to illustrate ABN’s mission, partners, and clients.
Harrison is a 2021 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he majored in English and minored in Linguistics.
Harrison Hudson
Market Researcher / Content Specialist
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Cell: 501-831-1846
Michael Singleton
Michael Singleton became associate director in 2017 after four years as assistant director.
He first joined the Henderson State University ASBTDC in 2004 and moved to the Lead Center in 2007. Previously, he served as a business consultant and innovation and market research manager.
Michael has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Henderson State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law. He is also a Certified Business Advisor®.
His prior work experience includes retail management and accounting and human resource management for a manufacturing firm. Michael was awarded the 2007 State Star distinction by the national Association of Small Business Development Centers.
Michael Singleton
Associate State Director
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Cell: 501-831-2895
