Chris Holman welcomes Andrew Coffield, Regional Advocate – Great Lakes – OH, IN, IL, WI, MN, MI, Office of Advocacy – U.S. Small Business Administration.
Watch Andrew and Chris discuss SBA Advocacy, federal regulations, small business outreach, and the impact of deregulation in the YouTube video shared below:
Chris had several questions for Andrew in this conversation:
- What is the Office of Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration?
- What are some of the top federal regulations the office has heard?
- What is your role as the Region 5 Advocate, and how does your work impact what’s happening in Washington, D.C.?
- As a regional, I imagine you do quite a bit of travel, what’s an opportunity for small business owners to connect with you?
- How has the deregulatory agenda fueled the work you and others are doing at the Office of Advocacy?
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Andrew J. Coffield is a seasoned professional with extensive experience at the intersection of government and small business policy. With a proven track record in both executive and legislative branches, Andrew has played a pivotal role in shaping policy that supports America’s small business community.
In his previous role, Andrew served as a professional staff member on the U.S. House Committee on Small Business, contributing to legislative efforts to reduce regulatory burdens and support small business growth. In the previous Trump Administration, Andrew served in the SBA Office of Entrepreneurial Development, where he contributed to oversight of SBA’s national technical assistance programs and strengthening entrepreneurial development.
Andrew is a graduate of The Ohio State University and currently resides in Columbus, Ohio.
