Byron Steward, Executive Director/Loan Fund Manager
Byron N. Steward joined the Business Development Centre, Inc. in 2003 as the Loan Fund Manager where he managed the loan programs and training classes. He was promoted to Executive Director in 2012 to oversee the entire BDC operation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (1986). His work experience was gained in the banking industry with previous employment of fifteen years at Central Fidelity Bank and Bank of America in Lynchburg, VA.
Cynthia Seng, Financial Officer
Cynthia D. Seng joined the staff in March 2015 and serves as the Financial Officer (part-time). Cindi holds a BA in Managerial Economics (1980) and a BS in Accounting (1988) from Lynchburg College. She has 25+ years of experience working with non-profit organizations and small businesses, and also does outside consulting on QuickBooks.
Carolyn Edmondson, Secretary
Carolyn B. Edmondson joined the Business Development Centre, Inc. in March 1995 as the Secretary/Receptionist. She is now the Administrative Assistant. Before working at the BDC, she was employed by United Virginia Bank, (now SunTrust), for over 20 years.