SBA LEADERSHIP & IMPACT
Written by: Tamara Bellamy-Breen | Executive Publisher | Built America Magazine
When disaster strikes, rebuilding does not begin with lumber or concrete.
It begins with stability. With capital.
With someone standing beside a business owner and saying: you are not alone .
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is widely described as the federal government’s advocate for small business. That description is accurate, but it does not fully capture the agency’s reach or responsibility. In stable times, SBA expands access to capital through loan guarantees, supports domestic manufacturing and trade, convenes industry, and connects entrepreneurs to no-cost advisory resources. In disaster, it becomes one of the nation’s most important long-term recovery engines. Lisa Shimkat serves as Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of Field Operations, overseeing all district offices nationwide, and as Acting Associate Administrator for the Office of Manufacturing and Trade. Chris Stallings leads SBA’s disaster operations, bringing 15 years in law enforcement and emergency management experience, including service as Georgia’s Director of Emergency Management. Together, their work reflects a shared understanding: Recovery is not a moment. It is a commitment.
Lisa Shimkat Associate Administrator
Office of Field Operations (Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Manufacturing & Trade)
Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience Chris Stallings Associate Administrator
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