🔍 The Departure
Stacey Bowers has been the driving force behind the SEC's efforts to champion small businesses since January 2024. Her departure, effective October 17, 2025, marks the end of a significant chapter for the agency.
"I want to thank Stacey for the excellent work and leadership she has provided..."
Chairman Paul S. Atkins praised her impactful work, which has helped small companies navigate the complex landscape of capital formation.
📈 Making Waves for Small Businesses
During her tenure, Bowers engaged with startups and smaller public companies, identifying key opportunities and challenges in capital raising. She reported on critical data, analyzed regulations, and pushed for policy changes that benefit small businesses.
- Advocated for small business interests
- Reported essential capital raising data
- Recommended policy changes to Congress and the Commission
🎓 A Stellar Background
Before her role at the SEC, Bowers was a Professor of the Practice at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Her legal career began at the SEC as a staff attorney, and she has represented businesses ranging from startups to public companies.
Bowers holds a bachelor's degree in business/accounting, a master's degree in library and information science, and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction studies, all from the University of Denver.
