Hector Barreto Jr.

Hector Vincent Barreto Jr. (born May 13, 1961) is an American public servant who served as the 21st Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, confirmed on July 25, 2001. George W. Bush nominated him to the post.[1] He resigned on July 2, 2006.

Hector Barreto
21st Administrator of the Small Business Administration
In office
July 25, 2001 – July 2, 2006
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byAída Álvarez
Succeeded bySteve Preston
Personal details
Born (1961-05-13) May 13, 1961
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRobin Barreto
Children2 daughters
1 son
ParentHector Barreto Sr.
EducationRockhurst University (BBA)

Administrator of the SBA
Barreto and President George W. Bush at a forum with small business owners and employees in February 2003
Barreto greeting President Donald Trump in March 2020

In July 2001, Hector Barreto was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 21st administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. In this capacity, he oversaw the delivery of financial and business development tools to America's entrepreneurs. With a portfolio of direct and guaranteed business loans and disaster loans worth more than $45 billion, the SBA is the largest single financial backer and facilitator of technical assistance and contracting opportunities for the nation's small businesses. Barreto also sat as an ex officio member of the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.

References
  1. "Former Small Business Administrator". georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. Retrieved 2 January 2022.


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