Team Members

Mason SBDC - Gracie Boliek Gracie Boliek

Gracie Boliek, Services Coordinator

Gracie is a Services Coordinator at the Mason Small Business Development Center at the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from George Mason University in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. Formerly, Gracie was a Communications Apprentice for iMADdu (I make a difference, do you?), an educational nonprofit in Fairfax, Virginia that is focused on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. She is also a Special Events Volunteer at the Humane Society of Fairfax County. 

Mason SBDC - John Casey John Casey

John Casey, Director

John is the Director of the Mason Small Business Development Center program, Director of Mason Venture Mentors, and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at George Mason University. As a lifelong entrepreneur, John has served as CEO of Caucus Systems Inc., Vice President of Baranof Software, Director of Advanced Systems at Phoenix Systems Inc., Director of Sales and Marketing for Coyne Kalajian Inc., and Co-founder of Sushi Software LLC.  During his 30 years in the information technology industry, John has led activities that include venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, business development and international sales.  John holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University.  John is a member of the Northern Virginia Technology Council, the MIT Enterprise Forum, the Association of University Technology Managers, and the Business Alliance of George Mason University.

Mason SBDC - Timm Johnson Timm Johnson

Timm Johnson, Business Counselor

Timm is a Business Counselor at the Mason Small Business Development Center at the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University.  Timm Johnson has over twenty-eight years of financial and operations experience for software and services growth companies. Currently, he is Vice President of KeystoneTech Group, a firm that helps technology companies bring their innovative new products to market.  Keystone provides strategic marketing, financial, and operations planning services to companies ranging from start-ups to fortune 50 companies.  Timm is an active participant and advisor to several entrepreneur associations in the Washington area.

Mason SBDC - Ayumi Ito Ayumi Ito

Ayumi Ito, Operations Intern

Ayumi is an Operations Intern at the Mason Small Business Development Center in the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University. Ayumi is planning to graduate from Keio University in Japan in March 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Policy Management. While in Japan, Ayumi was a Vice President of Onzo-kobo, which is a radio club providing both broadcasting service and management of audio-visual systems.

Mason SBDC - Yuta Kato Yuta Kato

Yuta Kato, Services Coordinator

Yuta is a Services Coordinator at the Mason Small Business Development Center at the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University. Yuta is planning to graduate from George Mason University in May 2012 with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Information Technology.  He holds an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Northern Virginia Community College.  Currently, he is a member of American Marketing Association and holds the position of Vice President for George Mason University Club Baseball.  He also interns as an accounting specialist for FedBid, Inc., a privately held company that provides an online procurement services. In addition, he was an assistant baseball coach for Fairfax High School.

Mason SBDC - Mona Anita Olsen Mona Anita Olsen

Mona Anita Olsen, Assistant Director

Mona is the Assistant Director of the Mason Small Business Development Center in the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University. Previously, Mona worked as a Sales Analyst for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and launched a consulting business that focused on  operational systems design and analysis for private clubs and small businesses working with the federal government.  Mona is a PhD Candidate at George Mason University. Her research focus includes Instructional Technology, Women's Entrepreneurship, and Cognitive Apprenticeship. Mona holds a Masters in Management of Information Technology from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science with Distinction from The School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. Mona is an active member of Phi Beta Delta, Young Business Leaders, and Cornell’s Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network. She also volunteers with Mason’s Dream-Catchers Mentoring Program.

Mason SBDC - Phimolwan Rungsaengmanoon Phimolwan Rungsaengmanoon

Phimolwan Rungsaengmanoon, Ambassador

Phimolwan is an Ambassador at Mason Small Business Development Center located in Mason located in Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University. She holds an MBA from George Mason University’s School of Management as well as a degree in Industrial Engineering from Thammasat University in Thailand. While in Thailand, Phimolwan worked in project management role in the manufacturing industry for companies such as Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. She was also an apprentice for iMADdu, a nonprofit in Fairfax, VA.