Career

With more than a decade in public service, Mark P. Wetjen helped shape modern financial regulation—experience that continues to inform his work at the intersection of policy and digital asset markets.

Unique among policymakers, he played a role in both the passage and implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act—first as a senior Senate aide and later as a federal regulator.Mark's private-sector experience has focused on financial-market structure, having worked inside of or advising exchange and clearinghouse companies.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

As a Commissioner and Acting Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Mark helped implement reforms to the global derivatives markets through rulemakings and agency actions. He also supported the agency’s mission to promote market integrity and protect the public.

U.S. Senate Advisor

Prior to his appointment in 2011, Mark spent seven years in the U.S. Senate serving Majority Leader Harry Reid. He advised on banking, housing, communications, and technology policy and contributed to the development and passage of major legislation addressing the financial crisis and economic recovery.