CIC Interns
by CIC Interns | Nov 5, 2018 | Volunteer Profiles
Bryan Thomas began his career in banking at United Virginia Bank in the Management Development Program. From there, he worked as a Commercial Lender at United Virginia Bank, Central Fidelity Bank, One Valley Bank, and BB&T. He has also taught numerous...
by CIC Interns | Nov 5, 2018 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Antwon Brinson is the owner of Culinary Concepts AB, a training program that teaches life skills through culinary arts. Antwon has been cooking for over fifteen years, touting experience both nationally and internationally in the Caribbean. When Antwon moved to...
by CIC Interns | Nov 5, 2018 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
John and Diana Koss are the owners of Koss Sauce, a barbeque and grilling sauce. Before they began Koss Sauce, John and Diana were two full-time employees with a passion for grilling. People would often come to them after trying their roast pork and ask them for...
by CIC Interns | Nov 5, 2018 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Earl Vallery is a recent CIC graduate and the owner of Bowerbird Bakeshop, a bakery specializing in French patisserie. Originally hailing from New Orleans, Earl became interested in French baking after attending the Texas Culinary Institute in Austin, Texas,...
by CIC Interns | Nov 5, 2018 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Phillip Riese is the owner of Unlocked History Escape Rooms, an escape room experience that lets you explore local history through themed puzzles and riddles. Phillip came up with the idea to bring escape rooms to Charlottesville while living abroad in Germany...
by CIC Interns | Nov 5, 2018 | Volunteer Profiles
Barbara Kessler is Senior Director of Community Engagement and Outreach for UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. She is a believer in connecting people with resources that might be beneficial in their journey. Her experience in teaching, coaching,...
by CIC Interns | Nov 5, 2018 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Scott McNutt is the owner of Avico, a company that provides homeowners and small businesses with expert designs, installations, and sales of technology services. The business specializes in smart lighting, window treatments, and various other technological...
by CIC Interns | Nov 5, 2018 | Volunteer Profiles
Jessica Norby (Jess) is a social media strategist that specializes in helping small business owners increase their reach and grow their business using social media. Prior to this, Jess was running a fitness and wellness website that helped her discover her passion for...