District Director Michael P. Arriola is pleased to welcome the new Region IV (Southeast) Administrator of the SBA. 

I am honored to announce that President Biden has appointed North Carolina native Allen Thomas as Regional Administrator for the Southeast Region of the SBA.

Allen is a talented leader ready to hit the ground running, leading our dedicated Southeast team to deliver the on-the-ground guidance and impactful services that will help our entrepreneurs survive, pivot to new opportunities, grow and thrive as we turn the
page on this pandemic.