Hector Barreto

Hector Barreto
21st Administrator of the Small Business Administration
In office
July 25, 2001  July 25, 2006
President George W. Bush
Personal details
Born 1961
Kansas City, Missouri
Spouse(s) Robin Barreto
Children (2 daughters and 1 son)

Hector V. Barreto (born 1961) was the 21st Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, confirmed on July 25, 2001. George W. Bush nominated him to the post. He resigned on April 25, 2006.

Administrator of the SBA

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 on the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.


    Government offices
    Preceded by
    Aída Álvarez
    Administrator of the Small Business Administration
    2001-2006
    Succeeded by
    Steve Preston


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