About the Administrator

Karen G. Mills was sworn in April 6, 2009, as the 23rd Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed unanimously by the Senate, Ms. Mills directs a federal agency with more than 2,000 full-time employees, and a leading role helping small business owners and entrepreneurs secure financing, technical assistance, training and federal contracts. SBA also plays a leading role in disaster recovery by making low interest loans for businesses and residents. With a portfolio of direct and guaranteed business loans and disaster loans worth more than $90 billion, SBA is the nation’s largest single financial backer of small business. Full Bio

• Blog
  The Administrator's Blog provides information about Federal Small Business initiatives and how SBA is continually working to improve the small business landscape for entrepreneurs. This section includes the Administrator's most recent ...
• Speeches
  The Administrator often speaks with entrepreneurs, small business owners and other partners and stakeholders in America’s small business communities. These speeches cover a variety of topics with a blend of useful information about SBA, ...
• Op-Eds
  The Administrator often provides alternative positions on small business related issues beyond what may be covered by mainstream media outlets. This section captures those Op-Eds.
• Letters
  The Administrator often provides comments to small business owners and other constituents. This section contains those letters.
• Congressional Testimony
  The Administrator provides testimony to various Committees and Sub-Committees of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. This section captures the Administrator's testimony.