WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is pleased to announce Justin Crossie has been named Region 6 Advocate. Prior to joining the Advocacy, Crossie was the SBA South Central Regional Administrator serving Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Crossie is a seasoned government affairs and public policy professional with extensive experience in federal, state, and local government. He previously 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 first Trump administration, Mr. Crossie was 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.
“Justin Crossie is a great addition to the Office of Advocacy. I look forward to working with him in this new role and seeing the impact of his outreach,” said Everett M. Woodel, Jr., Acting Chief Counsel for Advocacy. “Justin’s background makes him well-qualified and well-equipped to elevate the voices of small businesses in his region.”
“I am thrilled to serve as the Region 6 Advocate and I look forward to continuing my work with small businesses in Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico,” said Crossie. “It is an honor to serve President Donald J. Trump in this role and our nation’s incredible small businesses.”
Crossie can be reached at justin.crossie@sba.gov.
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Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration is a 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.