I’ve got a [rapidly devaluing] dollar on this guy’s big thing being an oil well in every small business’ backyard.

Baruah, 43, has served in the Commerce Dept. since 2001, currently as assistant secretary for economic development. Before that, he worked as a business consultant with Portland (Ore.)-based Performance Consulting Group for six years “assisting medium- and large-sized firms improve business practices, communications, and efficiency,” according to information he submitted to the Senate for his previous appointment.

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But Baruah has never run a company, and his résumé suggests limited experience with small business. The consulting stint was Baruah’s only time in the private sector. Prior to that, he held posts at the Labor and Interior Depts. during George H. W. Bush’s Administration and also worked on Republican campaigns. A native of Oregon, he has an MBA from Willamette University in Salem.

Downside, this guy has like no small business experience. Upside, assuming he gets confirmed, he’ll have like four days to serve. Heckofa job.

Source:  BusinessWeek