In rough economic conditions, the struggles of small business owners are easy to recognize. When more and more For Sale signs pop up in locations where businesses used to be, it becomes harder to believe someone is sticking up for small business owners in government. Yet, when economic conditions are favorable, people praise their good fortune and feel as though their congressmen are working to represent their interests as small business owners.

Wayne Hartung knows there are economic fluctuations all the time. For over 20 years, he has been hard at work as a business professional growing the companies that either employ him or he owns. As Vice President of a collision company in his 20’s, Wayne Hartung grew a small business to the status of a Fortune 500 company.

“I went to school for business and as a leader, you need to have a vision and plan for the future while successfully navigating real and potential challenges to your business’ growth,” says Wayne Hartung. A strong business plan is not hard for Wayne Hartung to develop. Since 1998, he has been the President of two companies, each in a different industry.

Wayne Hartung knew he was a successful business owner but he only fully realized his reputation as an expert businessman when he was asked to be the small business delegate for small businesses for lower Alabama. “I was honored when Senator Tom Delay asked me to be a small business delegate. I was excited to represent other entrepreneurs like myself, but also a little intimidated about what I could accomplish before Congress,” admits Wayne Hartung.

Fortunately, Wayne Hartung is hard working professional who possesses lots of natural talent, people skills, and confidence. His abilities as a power public speaker helped him raise the needs and concerns of business owners before Congress.

“I knew small businesses would only get the help they needed if the senators knew the trouble faced by small businesses each day. I even worked with legislators to obtain grants for small and minority businesses,” says Wayne Hartung. Thanks to Wayne Hartung, small businesses from lower Alabama had someone to represent their needs before congress.