Everett Woodel
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Everett M. Woodel, Jr. is an American government official currently serving as the Great Lakes Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Appointed in March 2025, he oversees SBA district offices across six states. Previously, Woodel served as the SBA District Director for Columbus and held the role of Acting Administrator of the SBA in early 2025. A U.S. Army veteran, he has extensive experience in congressional service and state government, including leadership roles in the Ohio Treasurer’s Office and the Industrial Commission of Ohio. In April 2026, he was appointed Acting Chief Counsel for Advocacy within the SBA.
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- Education
- Bowling Green State University (Bachelor's degree in education), Ohio University (MBA)
- Career
- U.S. Army veteran, Ohio regional director for Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Director of Business Development at American Structurepoint, Inc., Director of Public Affairs for the Ohio Treasurer’s Office, Director of Operations for the Industrial Commission of Ohio, Distri…
