Summer Kristine Mersinger is an American attorney who serves as a commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Summer Mersinger | |
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| Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission | |
| Assumed office March 31, 2022 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Dan Berkovitz |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BA) Catholic University (JD) |
Education
editMersinger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota and a Juris Doctor[when?] from the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America.[1]
Career
editFrom 1999 to 2002, Mersinger worked as an executive assistant in the United States House of Representatives. She then joined the office of Senator John Thune, serving as director of scheduling in 2004, executive director from 2004 to 2008, and deputy chief of staff from 2012 to 2020. After leaving Thune's office, Mersinger served as chief of staff to Commissioner Dawn Stump.[2][3] She served as vice president of the Smith-Free Group and as director of government relations for Arent Fox.[4]
In December 2021, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Mersinger as a commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.[5] She was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 28, 2022,[6] and sworn in on March 31.[7] She was renominated for a second term and confirmed via voice vote on February 27, 2024 for a term ending April 13, 2028.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Summer Mersinger - Volunteer Faculty". Leadership Institute. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ "President Biden Announces Key Nominees and an Appointee to Board and Commission Roles". The White House. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ Schroeder, Pete (2021-12-15). "Biden taps two for U.S. CFTC -White House". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ Hagedorn, Sara L.; LeMay, Michael C., eds. (June 24, 2019). The American Congress: A Reference Handbook. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-Clio. p. 162. ISBN 978-1440865800. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ "President Biden Announces Key Nominees and an Appointee to Board and Commission Roles". The White House. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
- ^ "PN1655 - Nomination of Summer Kristine Mersinger for Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. 28 March 2022.
- ^ "Chairman & Commissioners". Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ^ Croce, Brian (February 27, 2024). "Senate confirms CFTC commissioner to new term". Pensions and Investments. Retrieved 2024-02-28.