Career
Siegl, a former history teacher, was the only paid employee in the early days of the company. In 1980, after ten years as Vice President, he exited Starbucks, which by then had expanded to six Seattle-area stores and a substantial wholesale business. From 2004 until mid-2012 he served as the Lead Advisor of the Small Business Development Center for Southwest King County (Seattle).
During those eight years he advised more than 500 entrepreneurs and owners of small business enterprises.
Siegl lives in Seattle, Washington, where he continues to be active in the world of small business as an independent consultant with a focus on funding strategies.