Administrator of the Small Business Administration Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Administrator of Small Business Administration
Seal of the Small Business Administration
Incumbent Kelly Loeffler since February 20, 2025
Small Business Administration
Seat	409 3rd Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20416
Appointer	The President with Senate advice and consent
Term length	No fixed term
Constituting instrument	15 U.S.C. § 633
Inaugural holder	William D. Mitchell
Formation	July 30, 1953
Deputy	Deputy Administrator
Salary	Executive Schedule, level III

The Administrator of the Small Business Administration is the person in charge of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in the United States. Think of them as the main boss of an important government agency. This person helps manage the SBA's daily work.

The President chooses who will be the Administrator. After the President picks someone, the Senate must agree to the choice. This is called "confirmation."

In 2012, President Barack Obama decided that the SBA Administrator would be part of the President's special team called the Cabinet. This means the Administrator gets to meet with the President and other important leaders to discuss big decisions. The SBA Administrator was also part of the Cabinet during the Clinton Administration.

The most recent Administrator was Kelly Loeffler. She was chosen by President Donald Trump and approved by the Senate on February 20, 2025.

What Does the SBA Administrator Do?
- Helping Small Businesses Grow
- Supporting Disaster Recovery
Who Has Been the SBA Administrator?
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What Does the SBA Administrator Do?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a U.S. government agency. It helps small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Administrator leads this agency. They work to make sure small businesses can grow and succeed.

Helping Small Businesses Grow

The SBA offers many programs to help small businesses. These include loans, advice, and training. The Administrator makes sure these programs run smoothly. They also look for new ways to support business owners.

Supporting Disaster Recovery

When natural disasters happen, like hurricanes or floods, the SBA helps businesses and homeowners recover. The Administrator oversees these important relief efforts. They make sure people get the help they need to rebuild.

Who Has Been the SBA Administrator?

Many people have served as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration since it started in 1953. These leaders have worked to support small businesses across the country.

The list below shows some of the people who have held this important job:

No.	Name	Start	End
1	Mitchell, William D.William D. Mitchell	August 1, 1953	October 30, 1953	Eisenhower, Dwight D.Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953–1961)
10	Kleppe, Thomas S.Thomas S. Kleppe	January 18, 1971	October 12, 1975		Nixon, RichardRichard Nixon (1969–1974)
20	Álvarez, AídaAída Álvarez	March 7, 1997	January 20, 2001		Nixon, RichardRichard Nixon (1969–1974)	Clinton, BillBill Clinton (1993–2001)
24	Contreras-Sweet, MariaMaria Contreras-Sweet	April 7, 2014	January 20, 2017	Obama, BarackBarack Obama (2009–2017)
27	Guzman, IsabelIsabel Guzman	March 17, 2021	January 20, 2025	Biden, JoeJoe Biden (2021–2025)
28	Kelly Loeffler	February 20, 2025	Present	Trump, DonaldDonald Trump (2025–present)