HECTOR V. BARRETO
Hector V. Barreto is a nationally recognized business and community Leader and served five
years as the Administrator of the U. S. Small Business Administration. His appointment to head
the SBA was unanimously approved by the United States Senate on July 25, 2001.
During his five years at the helm, the SBA exceeded all previous records in small business loans,
women and minority owned business support, disaster relief and private-public sector
procurement opportunities.
Barreto directed the delivery of financial and business development programs to America's
entrepreneurs from a portfolio of direct, guaranteed and disaster loans worth more than $60
billion, SBA is the nation's largest single financial backer of small business.
Upon his return to the private sector, he has assumed leadership in a wide range of business, civic
and charitable activities. Mr. Barreto was recently elected to the National Board of the United
States Chamber of Commerce. He is the Founder of "Tributo a mi Padre, Tequila"
(http://TributoTequila.com) in honor of his late father Hector Barreto Sr. Hector Barreto is also
the founder and president of Barreto Associates (http://BarretoInc.com), a Southern California
based international business consulting firm developing relationships between major
corporations, government agencies and small businesses. The firm has extensive experience in
marketing, fundraising, insurance and finance.
Mr. Barreto also serves as the Chairman of The Latino Coalition
(www.TheLatinoCoalition.com), a national organization that represents Latino interests with
senior executives of many Fortune 500 companies and government agencies both federal and
local.
Mr. Barreto is the author of "The Engine of America" (http://www.TheEngineofAmerica.com)
which provides motivation and inspiration for entrepreneurs through the stories and ideas of
business leaders nationally
Mr. Barreto has received special recognition from countless groups including the U.S. Congress,
the California State Senate and Assembly, the County of Los Angeles, YMCA and American Red
Cross and the prestigious Aztec Eagle Award from the President of Mexico. He is frequently
identified in key publications as one the most influential Hispanic business leaders in the country.
Aside from his private business interests, he remains in great demand as a speaker, panelist,
advisor or commentator on issues of concern to small business
Mr. Barreto resides in Southern California with his wife Robin, son and two daughters.
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