Dick Brown
BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Dick Brown, government contracting specialist for the Orange County Small Business Development Center (SBDC), has assisted hundreds of businesses with procurement opportunities. As a result of his guidance and expertise, clients have reported millions of dollars in contracts awarded to them from various government agencies and prime contactors.

Dick is a valuable asset to his clients at the Orange County SBDC, providing a wealth of experience in the area of procurement. He has collaborated with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers and State procurement offices in the region, referring clients and working collaboratively to address their needs.

Dick joined the Orange County SBDC in 2003 after a long career in service to the federal government. He spent nearly 13 years working for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in government contracting. During this period, he served as an Industrial Specialist, Certificate of Competency Representative, and Commercial Market Representative.

In 2007, the California SBDC network recognized Dick with a State Star Award that showcases exemplary performers who make significant contributions to the SBDC program and demonstrate a strong commitment to small business.

Before joining the SBA, Dick worked for the Defense Contract Administration, Navy Supervisor of Ship Building and Repair in Long Beach, and Navy Fleet Analysis and Technical Center, Corona for more than 16 years as a quality assurance specialist. He also served as the director of quality assurance for the Ship Repair Facility in Guam.

Dick is a graduate of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard apprentice program and holds an Associate of Arts degree from Solano College.