KLoeffler - Kelly Loeffler

Business leader and former U.S. Senator, from the Great State of Georgia.

Small Businesses are the backbone of our Great Economy. Kelly will bring her experience in business and Washington to reduce red tape, and unleash opportunity for our Small Businesses to grow, innovate, and thrive. She will focus on ensuring that SBA is accountable to Taxpayers by cracking down on waste, fraud, and regulatory overreach.

Kelly was a tremendous fighter in the U.S. Senate during the first Trump Administration, including helping to pass the first ever bill to protect Women in Sports. Prior to her tenure in the U.S. Senate, Kelly built a 25 year career in financial services and technology. Along with her amazing husband, Jeff, she helped build a Fortune 500 company from 100 employees to over 10,000, as Executive VP. She and Jeff also helped me secure the Big Election Win in Georgia!

A strong believer in the “American Dream,” Kelly was raised as the fourth generation to work on her family’s farm, and the first in her family to attend college. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Business Administration, earned an MBA from DePaul University, and was the first CFA charterholder to serve in the Senate. For the last four years, Kelly has worked tirelessly to help restore Election Integrity, diverse outreach, and voter registration in Georgia through her nonprofit, Greater Georgia. In addition to SBA Administrator, I’ve appointed her Co-Chair of the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

Kelly Loeffler is a former U.S. Senator from Georgia who has made significant contributions to both the political and business arenas.

Political Career:

• Appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2020 by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp
• Served until January 2021 after losing a runoff election
• Notable for being one of the wealthiest members of Congress due to her business background

Business Background:

• Co-owner of the Atlanta Dream (WNBA): Helped bring professional women's basketball to Atlanta
• Chief Executive Officer at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE): 2018-2020
• President of the Bakkt Holdings, LLC: A subsidiary of ICE focused on digital assets and cryptocurrency

Notable Accomplishments:

• Advocated for conservative policies, including tax cuts and deregulation
• Supported police and law enforcement through legislative efforts
• Played a key role in the Senate's efforts to address the economic impacts of the global health crisis

Controversies:

• Her appointment to the Senate was criticized by some as an example of political favoritism
• Faced public scrutiny for her initial silence and later comments on the 2020 election results

Kelly Loeffler continues to be active in politics and business, leveraging her experience to influence policy and economic strategies.