Region 6
advocate
Region 6 covers AR, LA, NM, TX, OK
Biography
Before joining the Office of Advocacy, Justin Crossie was the SBA South Central Regional Administrator serving Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. He is a seasoned government affairs and public policy professional with extensive experience in federal, state, and local government. He most recently served as a policy advisor for Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry in the Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities, shaping strategies for coastal protection.
During the Trump 45 Administration, Mr. Crossie served as the South Central Regional Administrator from 2018 to 2021, overseeing a multi-billion-dollar small business loan portfolio across five states and leading efforts in economic development, disaster recovery, and pandemic relief programs.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Crossie holds a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and is a proud graduate of Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia.
