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Welcome your newly appointed District Director J. Malcom Richards!

The South Florida District Office welcomes J. Malcolm Richards as the newly appointed District Director! He will oversee the implementation of SBA’s mission, programs, and services across the 24-county South Florida territory. His commitment and focus will be to increase lending and contracting opportunities for small businesses.

Richards comes to South Florida having served previously as the Director in the North Florida District Office and for 6-years in the Kansas City, Missouri District Office. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience including over 20-years in economic and entrepreneurial development, with a specialization in the needs of underserved and disadvantaged communities.

Prior to his federal experience, Richards worked for three of the nation’s largest commercial banks in leadership and management proles, overseeing small business and commercial lending, investments, and strategic planning. He earned MA and MBA degrees also owned and managed a small business for several years.

We are delighted to welcome Malcolm’s proven leadership and commitment to customer service to our South Florida community!