Ms. Suzanne Bergmeister
Executive Director, Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship
Year Started at JMU: 2021
bergmesm@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Education
- MBA, Finance Concentration, Cornell University, 1989
- MS, Electrical Engineering, California State University - 1989
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Rutgers University - 1984
Professional Interests
- Start-ups
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Venture Investing
Personal Interests
- Fitness, Yoga
- Hiking
- Traveling
- NFL, NHL
- Gardening, Cooking
Professional Background
- Assistant Director, Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship, 2017 - 2021
- Entrepreneur-in-Residence, University of Louisville, 2005 - 2021
- Entrepreneur/Founder, Sunflower Business Ventures, 2004 - 2021
- Associate Venture Investor, Chrysalis Ventures, Louisville, KY, 2002 - 2005
Courses Taught
- Entrepreneurship
Positions Held
- Executive Director, Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship, 2021
Service
- Board Member, USA Cares, 2018 - present
- Board of Directors, Algood Foods, 2012 - present
- Board Member, Community Foundation of Louisville, 2011 - 2020
- Board Member, YMCA Safe Place, 2005 - 2012
Awards and Recognitions
- Graduate Teaching Award, University of Louisville, 2013 and 2018
- Entrepreneurial Supporter of the Year, Enterprise Corp, Greater Louisville Inc., 2017
College of Business
Hours of operation:
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
