FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2019-112
Washington D.C., June 26, 2019 —
The Securities and Exchange Commission today released a full roster of the executive staff of Chairman Jay Clayton, including several individuals who have recently joined the office.
Chairman Clayton's executive staff is responsible for advising the Chairman on all matters before the Commission, working closely with agency staff, and helping the Chairman perform all day-to-day operations needed to fulfill the SEC's mission.
"I am appreciative of each of the women and men who have committed to advancing the SEC's mission alongside me, my fellow Commissioners, and our 4,500 talented colleagues," said Chairman Jay Clayton. "The Commission and, most importantly, American investors and markets benefit greatly from their diverse backgrounds, wide ranges of experience, and unwavering dedication to our mission and the long-term interests of our Main Street investors."
Below is a full list of Chairman Jay Clayton's executive staff as of June 2019.
Lucas Moskowitz
Outgoing Chief of Staff
Bio
Sean Memon
Incoming Chief of Staff
Bio
Bryan Wood
Incoming Deputy Chief of Staff
Bio
Kristene Blake
Director of Administration
Kristene Blake serves as Director of Administration to Chairman
Clayton. Most recently, Mrs. Blake served as Executive Secretary
to the President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United
States. In this role, she advised the Chairman on policy and program
issues and served as a key member of the Executive Staff. With
over a decade of Capitol Hill experience, Mrs. Blake has worked directly
for three senior members of Congressional Leadership: former Rep.
Adam Putnam, Speaker John Boehner and Speaker Paul Ryan. She
received her bachelor of arts from Villanova University.
Alan Cohen
Senior Policy Advisor to the Chairman
Bio
Eric Diamond
Senior Advisor to the Chairman
Eric Diamond is the lead advisor to the Chairman on matters involving
the Division of Investment Management and the Division of Economic and
Risk Analysis, and assists on enforcement matters. Mr. Diamond
joined Chairman Clayton's office in July 2018 and, among other things,
served in a leading role in completing the Commission's recently adopted
rules and interpretations governing the standards of conduct for
financial professionals. Before joining the SEC, Mr. Diamond
practiced law at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, where he advised financial
institutions, asset managers, and investors on a wide range of
transactional and regulatory matters. Mr. Diamond earned his J.D.,
cum laude, from New York University School of Law and an undergraduate
degree from Yale University.
Jeffrey Dinwoodie
Chief Counsel
Senior Policy Advisor for Market and Activities-Based Risk
Bio
Jeffrey Dinwoodie advises the Chairman on markets and regulatory
affairs, including a wide range of legal, regulatory, examination and
enforcement matters. Additionally, as Senior Policy Advisor for
Market and Activities-Based Risk, he manages and coordinates the
agency's efforts to identify, monitor and respond to market
risks—including activities-based risks—affecting the U.S. capital
markets. He serves as the Chairman's Deputy Representative to the
Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) and as a primary liaison on
these matters to other federal agencies. Since joining the agency
in June 2017, Mr. Dinwoodie has managed and advised on key rulemaking
and policy initiatives, including in the areas of exchange, ATS, and
broker-dealer regulation; fixed income and equity market structure;
distributed ledger technology and cryptocurrencies; derivatives; and
clearance and settlement. Previously, he was an associate at Davis
Polk & Wardwell LLP. Mr. Dinwoodie earned his J.D., magna cum
laude, from American University and an undergraduate degree from George
Mason University.
Sebastian Gomez Abero
Senior Advisor to the Chairman
Sebastian Gomez is the lead advisor to the Chairman on matters involving
the Division of Corporation Finance and Office of the Chief Accountant,
and assists on enforcement matters. Mr. Gomez joined the SEC in
2007 and served in several roles in the Division of Corporation Finance,
including Chief of the Office of Small Business Policy and Deputy Chief
Counsel. Before joining the SEC, Mr. Gomez practiced law at Hogan
Lovells, specializing in corporate governance, disclosure, and SEC
compliance. Mr. Gomez earned his J.D., cum laude, from
Northwestern University School of Law and an undergraduate degree in
computer science, magna cum laude, from Bridgewater College.
Kelly Halferty
Special Assistant
Kelly Halferty serves as a Special Assistant, supporting the Chairman
and his staff. Mr. Halferty joined the SEC in 2013, previously
serving as a Program Support Specialist in the Division of Corporation
Finance and Office of Human Resources. Prior to joining the SEC, Mr.
Halferty served 22 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in
2012. Mr. Halferty earned his B.B.A. from Strayer University and
is a Graduate student at the University of the Potomac.
Kimberly Hamm
Chief Counsel
Senior Policy Advisor
Kimberly Hamm advises the Chairman on a variety of policy matters and
serves as the Chief Counsel for rulemaking, including coordinating the
rulemaking agenda of the Commission. Prior to joining the SEC, Ms.
Hamm served as Associate General Counsel to the U.S. House of
Representatives where she provided legal advice on a non-partisan basis
to House leadership, Members, committees, officers, and staff, including
representation in litigation involving congressional oversight,
separation of powers, and other constitutional issues of institutional
importance. Prior to joining the House, Ms. Hamm practiced law in
the litigation department of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP,
specializing in securities, antitrust, and insurance matters. Ms.
Hamm earned her J.D. from New York University School of Law and an
undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.
Kristina Littman
Senior Advisor to the Chairman
Bio
Kay Smith
Senior Advisor to the Chairman
Kay Smith is the lead advisor to the Chairman on matters involving the
Division of Trading and Markets, and assists on enforcement and
examination matters. Ms. Smith previously served as a managing
director at Patomak Global Partners LLC, where she advised financial
services firms, including broker-dealers, exchanges, banks, and asset
managers, and public companies on regulatory policy, corporate
governance, and compliance matters. Ms. Smith earned her J.D. from
Georgetown University Law Center and her B.A. in economics from
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Natalie Strom
Communications Director
Natalie Strom advises the Chairman on all matters related to
communications and media relations. Ms. Strom came to the SEC from the
White House where she served as Assistant Press Secretary for the
President's economic agenda and the National Economic Council. Prior to
the White House, Ms. Strom held positions at the 2017 Presidential
Inaugural Committee and the Republican National Committee. Ms. Strom
earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern
California.
Peter Uhlmann
Managing Executive
Bio
Kevin Zerrusen
Senior Advisor to the Chairman for Cybersecurity Policy
Bio
Kevin Zerrusen coordinates efforts across the agency to address
cybersecurity policy, engages with external stakeholders, and helps
enhance the SEC's mechanisms for assessing cyber-related risks.
Mr. Zerrusen is a 30-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency,
where his responsibilities included running the agency's cyber center,
which was responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and countering foreign
cyber threats. Prior to joining the SEC, he worked as Managing Director
at Goldman Sachs, where he led initiatives to strengthen technology risk
governance, incident management, and insider threat programs. Mr.
Zerrusen earned his MBA from Syracuse University and his bachelor's
degree from the University of Dayton.