WASHINGTON — Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig today announced Alan Brubaker will serve as the CFTC’s Director of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs.

“I’m delighted to welcome Alan to the CFTC as the director of OLIA,” said Chairman Selig. “Alan brings a wealth of experience to the Commission from his prior government service, including his congressional experience handling economic, agricultural and financial policy matters. He’ll be a strong asset to the Commission as we work with Congress to drive forward free market, pro-innovation policies that secure America as the leader in financial markets and cutting-edge technologies.”

“I am excited to join Chairman Selig and the incredible team he’s building at the CFTC,” said Brubaker. “Agriculture is arguably one of the most critical sectors of our economy and I’m excited to help ensure America’s farmers, ranchers, and food suppliers have fair and liquid markets for managing their global risk. As America’s financial markets continue to evolve, I look forward to helping position the CFTC to have the tools and resources necessary to usher in the next Golden Age for America’s financial markets and push forward a pro-innovation agenda.”

Brubaker joins the CFTC after serving as a senior advisor to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform under Kentucky Congressman James Comer, who serves as chairman. In that role, Brubaker was instrumental in multiple oversight and investigation activities spanning numerous federal agencies.

Before the oversight committee, Brubaker was vice president of external affairs for Prudential Financial and has served in numerous roles across the U.S. government. 

Brubaker received his B.A. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland.