National Small Business Association Names Chief Counsel Sullivan A “2008 Small Business Star”

By Office of Advocacy On Oct 27, 2008

The National Small Business Association (NSBA) recently named Chief Counsel for Advocacy Thomas Sullivan one of ten “2008 Small Business Star.”

In a statement, the NSBA said that the 2008 Stars are,

Ten of the most influential, small-business friendly members of Congress, their staff, members of the Administration and the media. The awardees, who were among an impressive list of individuals with strong dedication to the small-business community, exemplified the kind of leadership small business needs and deserves.”

The 2008 Stars included:

· Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico

· Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon

· Congressman Bruce Braley of Iowa

· Congressman Wally Herger of California

· Congressman John Linder of Georgia

· Congressman Ron Kind of Wisconsin

· Thomas M. Sullivan, Chief Counsel for U.S. SBA Office of Advocacy

· Alex Hecht, Minority Chief Counsel for the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship

· Kevin Wheeler, Majority Deputy Staff Dir. for the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship

· Kent Hoover, Washington Bureau Chief for American City Business Journals

— John McDowell