Former Georgia State Legislator Kevin Cooke has Joined the Georgia SBA Team
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proudly announces that Kevin Cooke, a proud native of Carrollton, GA is the newly appointed District Director for the state of Georgia effective today, June 1st.
Kevin is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in sport studies with an emphasis in business. Cooke’s career experience includes running his small family farm, the owner of a real estate and investment company, and the associate athletic director at Shorter University as well as worked as a licensed real estate appraiser for an appraisal firm. Mr. Cooke served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 18 from 2011 until 2021.
Kevin brings a deep appreciation for Georgia’s local communities, and the important role small businesses play in driving economic growth and opportunity throughout our state.
We are excited to welcome Mr. Cooke and look forward to the positive impact he will make across the Peach State.
SBA Southeast Regional Administrator Tyler Teresa says, “What makes a great District Director is someone who understands business and the state they represent. That is why Kevin Cooke’s experience as an entrepreneur and Georgia State Legislator will allow him to play an integral role as SBA’s Director for the State of Georgia. Kevin’s record of leadership, commitment to service, and deep experience supporting small business development makes him an outstanding choice to lead the SBA Georgia team.”
“I am looking forward to serving Georgia small business owners alongside our lending partners, resource partners and stakeholders to ensure they receive the counseling and capital they need to start or grow,” said Kevin Cooke, SBA Georgia District Director. “The Georgia District Office team is a committed group of people that have the knowledge and expertise to assist small business owners in so many ways, ranging from understanding the requirements to becoming a government contractor to other important needs such as recovering after a disaster strikes. I’m excited to be a part of that team and to work alongside them to have a positive impact on Georgia small businesses.”
As Georgia District Director, Kevin will work alongside entrepreneurs, lenders, resource partners, and community leaders to help small businesses start, grow, expand, and recover from natural disaster. His leadership, commitment to service, and understanding of Georgia’s unique business landscape position him well to support the state’s vibrant small business community.
For more information on how the SBA Georgia District team can help you achieve your American small business dreams, go to www.sba/gpv/ga.
