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or Release: January 10, 2003Till Phillips Assumes Region VI Advocate Duties
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Till Phillips has assumed the duties of the Office of Advocacy’s Regional Advocate for the federal government’s Region VI, covering Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Previously the National Advocate for Rural Affairs, his position as Acting Regional Advocate/Advisor for Rural Affairs makes him the direct link between small business owners, state and local government agencies, state legislators, and the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
“Till Phillips has been an outstanding advocate for rural affairs,” said Thomas M. Sullivan, Chief Counsel for Advocacy. “Small business owners in Region VI will benefit from his experience and expertise. His time as National Rural Advocate, Deputy Regional Administrator of Region VI, and Acting Regional Administrator will allow him to continue enhancing the Office of Advocacy’s role as the federal office that stands between small business owners and overly burdensome government regulations,” he continued.
Prior to serving as Advocacy’s rural affairs official, Phillips came to SBA from the LTV Corporation where he served as General Manager of the Education Services Division. Previously, he was with the Shell Oil Company in Midland, Texas in the Exploration Department. Prior to his employment with Shell, he assisted his parents in managing family-owned ranching operations and a small chain of grocery stores.
A native of Greenville, Texas, Phillips received his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and his Master of Science degree from Texas Christian University. He is an advisor to the Board of Directors for the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, a member of the Fort Worth economic development Council, a member of the board of directors and past Chairman of the Texas Rural Development Council, and a board member of the Texas Food and Agriculture Council.
“I am pleased to be the Acting Regional Advocate/Advisor for Rural Affairs on President Bush’s team at the Office of Advocacy,” said Phillips. “I look forward to working with small businesses in Region VI and bringing their concerns to Washington, D.C.”
Regional Advocates help identify new issues and concerns of small business owners. They also monitor the impact of federal and state policies on small business at the local level. They work closely with local government officials, state officials and legislators, and the Chief Counsel for Advocacy to develop programs and policies that encourage entrepreneurial success.
For more information contact Till Phillips at (817) 684-5582, or visit www.sba.gov/advo.
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Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policy makers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC support the Chief Counsel’s efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit www.sba.gov/advo, or call (202) 205-6533.