Maria Contreras-Sweet
Maria Contreras-Sweet was the 24th administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).[1] She was confirmed by the Senate on March 27, 2014, by voice vote.[2]
She previously served as the secretary of business, transportation, and housing for the state of California.[3]
Biography
Contreras-Sweet was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was five years old.[3] After serving in California public office, she founded several businesses and community organizations.[4]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Contreras-Sweet's professional and political career:[3][4]
- 2014 - 2017: Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
- 2006: Founded ProAmerica Bank
- 1999 - 2003: Secretary of Business, Transportation, and Housing for the state of California
Confirmation vote
Contreras-Sweet was confirmed by the Senate on March 27, 2014, by voice vote.[2]
Personal
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Contreras-Sweet is married with three children.[1]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The White House, "Remarks by the President in Nominating Maria Contreras-Sweet as Administrator of the SBA," January 15, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 L.A. Times, "Maria Contreras-Sweet confirmed as SBA chief," March 27, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 L.A. Times, "Obama to name L.A.'s Maria Contreras-Sweet to top small-business post," January 15, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Access to Capital, "5 Facts about Maria Contreras-Sweet: What You Should Know," January 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Karen Mills |
SBA Administrator 2014-2017 |
Succeeded by Linda McMahon |
