UCCS names new Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center director

Aikta Marcoulier

Aikta Marcoulier, former director of partnership marketing, Professional Bull Riders, will serve as the new director of the Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center.

Venkat Reddy, dean, College of Business, announced Marcoulier’s selection May 15 after reviewing more than 100 applicants during a six-month search. Since 2004, Marcoulier worked in marketing positions for Professional Bull Riders, Inc., Pueblo, most recently as director of partnership marketing. Previously, she worked as a project manager for the Native American Sports Council, Colorado Springs.

“Aikta stood out as one who truly understands how the SBDC can be a major contributor to the economic vitality of our region,” Reddy said.  “She is passionate about partnership marketing and its possibilities, and we look forward to assisting her as she develops the organization to its full potential.”

Marcoulier holds a Masters of Business Administration degree in global management from the University of Phoenix and undergraduate degrees in economics and psychology from the University of Iowa.

The SBDC operates as a part of the College of Business and offers business consulting and training that assists small businesses in El Paso and Teller County. For more information http://cssbdc.org/site/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/

Jana Hyde, College of Business

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