Jim Paul, Instructor/Counselor – Jim Paul joined the B2B RR team as an Instructor/Counselor in 2023 and has also been a Business Analyst for the Veterans Business Outreach Center since 2021. He has served more then three decades in the banking industry, having an intimate knowledge and understanding of small business loans, SBA requirements, USDA programs, and overall lending programs to help small business owners become ready for loan applications. Part of the pathway to loans is understanding financial projections for prospective business owners and how to understand current financial statements for those wishing to acquire a business. Jim also assists seasoned businesses with financial growth consultations. Jim also has experience in teaching business courses at the college and university level, assisting students gain practical skills and knowledge to become successful entrepreneurs. He has acquired hands-on knowledge of what it means to run a small business with experience in finance and operations. 

Jim earned a Master’s in Business Administration degree with a concentration in finance from St. Louis University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Missouri-Columbia.