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Andre Gudger | Director
Mr. Andre J. Gudger was appointed as the Director of the Office of Small Business Programs in March 2011. Mr. Gudger serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense on small business matters.
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Linda Oliver | Deputy Director, Policy & Procurement
Ms. Linda B. Oliver is the Deputy Director at the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs. She is responsible for establishing and enforcing Department of Defense policies that encourage the Department to provide opportunities for small businesses to successfully compete for Defense contracts. She has served as the acting director from December 2006 until May 2007, and then a second time from January 2009 until March 2011.
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Joseph Misanin | Deputy Director, Technology & Innovation
Joseph Misanin is the Deputy Director at the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs. He is responsible for the Small Business Innovation Research, Small Business Technology Transfer, Mentor-Protégé, and Indian Incentive programs