SEC Names Jason J. Burt as Regional Director of the Denver Office

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jason J. Burt has been named Regional Director of the Denver Office, where he has served as Acting Co-Director since July. “I am pleased that Jason will head the Denver Regional Office after an effective term as Acting Co-Director,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler. “In this new role, Jason will draw upon his extensive experience in working across the Divisions of Enforcement and Examinations. I also would like to thank Tom Piccone for his commitment and excellent service as Acting Co-Director.” As Regional Director of the Denver Office, Mr. Burt will lead a staff of more than 100 accountants, attorneys, investigators, litigators, securities compliance examiners, and other personnel involved in the investigation and prosecution of enforcement actions and the performance of compliance examinations focusing on Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.