Office of Advocacy
    U.S. Small Business Administration

    NEWSRELEASE

    For Release: August 13, 2002
    Contact:     John McDowell
    (202) 205-6941
    john.mcdowell@sba.gov
    SBA Number:     02-33 ADVO

    Jim Henderson Appointed Office Of Advocacy Region VIII Advocate
    Will Work Closely With Small Business, Associations, Legislators, And Local Governments

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Jim R. Henderson is the new Office of Advocacy Regional Advocate for the federal government’s Region VIII, covering Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. He will be the direct link between small business owners, state and local government agencies, state legislators, small business associations, and the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

    "Jim Henderson is a great addition to our team," said Thomas M. Sullivan, Chief Counsel for Advocacy. "Small business owners in the Mountain West and Northern Plains have an outstanding advocate in Mr. Henderson. His experience as an advocate for small business, and his skills in communication and organization, will allow him to immediately contribute to the Office of Advocacy’s role as the government office that stands between small business owners and unnecessary or overly burdensome government regulations," he continued.

    Henderson has a 20-year career working on behalf of small businesses, including serving as an economic development specialist for the SBA. He has also worked as a public affairs specialist for the SBA, and as a Regional Advocate.

    "I am pleased to be part of President Bush’s team at the Office of Advocacy," said Henderson. "I look forward to working closely with small businesses in Region VIII and bringing their concerns to Washington."

    Regional Advocates help identify new issues and concerns of small business owners. They also monitor the impact of federal and state policies on small business at the local level. They work closely with local government officials, state officials and legislators, and the Chief Counsel for Advocacy to develop programs and policies that help, rather than hinder, small business growth.

    For more information contact Jim Henderson directly at (303) 844-0503, or visit the Office of Advocacy website at http://www.sba.gov/advo.

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    Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policy makers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC support the Chief Counsel’s efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit http://www.sba.gov/advo, or call (202) 205-6533.