WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Office of Advocacy is pleased to announce Trent Staggs has been named Region 8 Advocate. Representing Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, Staggs will be the link between small businesses and the Office of Advocacy.
With a 25-year track record of developing and executing business strategy as well as mentoring teams and relationships in both the public and private sectors, Staggs is a result-driven executive whose strategic thinking helps shape businesses long-term vision and goals, ensuring businesses stay competitive and grow sustainably. After four years on the city council, Staggs served as the mayor of Riverton, Utah for 8 years and has successfully managed organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small- and medium-sized enterprises, across the finance, technology, and energy sectors.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Trent Staggs as the regional advocate for Region 8 Advocate for the Office of Advocacy,” said Deputy Chief Counsel Chip Bishop. “Staggs’ executive experience offers strategic insight, champions our mission, and drives long-term growth as we build the Office of Advocacy.”
“I’m excited to bring my expertise to help navigate challenges, build strong relationships with small business owners, and create solutions that foster sustainable growth, ensuring small businesses not only survive but thrive in a competitive landscape.” Staggs said.
Staggs can be reached at trent.staggs@sba.gov.
Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration 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 policymakers. 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 advocacy.sba.gov, or call (202) 205-6533.