Chairman Atkins was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 9, 2025. Chairman Atkins is a former SEC Commissioner.
Lawmakers recently advanced legislation aimed at eliminating the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). The SEC Historical Society invites you to learn more about the history of the PCAOB, which is responsible for overseeing audits of public companies and broker-dealers registered with the SEC.
Gallery Curator: Lucy Harvey
In his oral history, David Glockner reflects on his role as the Director of the SEC Chicago Regional Office from 2013 to 2017.
Thank you to our sponsors: Kristofer Swanson, Vice President and Practice Leader at Charles River Associates, and Venable LLP.
The SEC Historical Society hosted a virtual special program bringing together the leadership of the Boston, New York, Atlanta, and Philadelphia Regional Offices for a roundtable discussion as part of the new gallery on the history of the SEC’s Regional Offices.
This presentation is made possible with the generous support of Morgan Lewis.
Randy Fons shares a unique perspective, having served in senior leadership positions at three regional SEC offices. Two of the regional offices at the time covered district offices that are now also regional offices.
Independent auditor's report (pdf).
