Maryland Small Business Development Center

Western Staff

Serving Allegany, Garrett, Washington Counties in Maryland

Administration

Jodi Broadwater

Jodi Broadwater

Regional Director
Western Region

Email Me
888-237-9007 ext. 3

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Business Consulting

Herb Melrath

Herb Melrath

Business Consultant
Washington - Western Region

Email Me
888-237-9007 ext. 4

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Herb comes to the SBDC after running a successful coffee business for 13 years. As part of that success, Herb has enjoyed helping other business owners in getting started, marketing and growing. He now does this for the SBDC and is a passionate advocate for small business owners. Prior to coffee business, Herb worked 20 years in the in-vitro diagnostic industry in a variety of roles from Quality Assurance to Manager of Product Development. Herb has an MBA from Frostburg State University.

Tracey Engle

Tracey Engle

Business Consultant
Allegany - Western Region

Email Me
888-237-9007 x 2

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Tracey Engle is a seasoned banking professional with over 20 years of experience.  Her previous position was focused in commercial lending. Recently, she transitioned to her role at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where she has been making a positive impact, helping local entrepreneurs achieve their goals.
She resides in Western MD with her husband and her four legged kids.  She is a mother of two, and grandmother of four, Tracey balances her professional life with a fulfilling family life on her small farm in Frostburg. There, she enjoys the company of her horses and goats, fostering a deep connection to the land and animals.
In addition to her work in banking and the SBDC, Tracey is passionate about animal welfare. She operates a nonprofit dog rescue, dedicating her time and resources to helping animals in need and finding them loving homes.
Tracey’s diverse experiences and commitment to her community reflect her belief in the importance of support, both for local businesses and for the vulnerable animals she serves.

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