Jim Toes is a member of the House who previously worked in the securities industry for over 30 years, including as a Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. During his career, he has been actively involved in market structure and regulatory initiatives, including testifying before Congress. He is the president and CEO of the Security Traders Association (STA). In this role, Mr. Toes maintains STA's relationship with U.S. regulators and congressional policymakers.