Former Verizon Washington D.C. President Marie Johns Confirmed as U.S. Small Business Administration Deputy Administrator

Marie C. Johns, the former President of Verizon Washington, D.C. is the new Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Nominated by President Obama, Johns’ appointment to the position was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate earlier today.

The SBA has provided counseling and assistance to small businesses nationwide since 1953. As the agency’s second-ranking official Johns will be in charge of management, policy development and program supervision.

“I am excited to join Administrator Mills and the entire SBA team to serve the interests of small businesses across this country.

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