Kedma Ough, MBA – Director of Differently Business Association (My Story)
Kedma Ough, MBA has more than 7 years in economic development creating and enhancing small business programs. Prior to relocating to Oregon, Ms. Ough served as Director of the SBA Women’s Business Center in Tucson, Arizona impacting more than 300 small businesses in a two-year time span. Presently, Ms. Ough is a business advisor for the Department of Human Services Vocational Rehabilitation Program, the Commission to the Blind, and Department for Veteran Affairs. Ms. Ough received her Masters in Business Administration degree through Troy State University. From 2003 through 2005 personally assisted more than 70 persons with disability to gain training and development in the pursuit of self-employment

Samantha Sproson has more than 20 years in the Food and Beverage industry, working in both micro business and the corporate world. Prior to moving to Oregon, Ms. Sproson owned and operated a restaurant and catering company, which she built from the ground up. Living and breathing self employment gave her the skills and knowledge to assist others with their dreams while understanding what entrepreneurism means. Ms. Sproson received her bachelors in Anthropology and her MBA from the University of Montana. Presently, she provides resources, referrals, and assistance to entrepreneurs and personally assists entrepreneurs with disabilities to gain training and development in the pursuit of self- employment.

Tina has wide-ranging experience in businesses both large and small. She is a proven innovator. And a proven communicator. She has the tools to help each and every inventor take their project or invention to the next step, and to the highest levels no matter where they are in the process. The team approach of information in, analysis and action plan makes time spent with Tina the most valuable hour you can spend in a week.

An accomplished College Professor, Mike has a law degree and an extensive background in business, patents, Inventing, product development, and serious evaluation measurement. Mike has a unique ability to take in information While comparing data and market conditions. Mike is a team player, through and through- watching out for everyone and Doing whatever he needs to for anyone. The greatest thing about Mike is that he has joined our team and he adds a special Balance of listening and patience with the administering of knowledge and truth- something every inventor program needs!!