Division of Enforcement

James McDonald, Director
Vincent McGonagle, Principal Deputy Director
Gretchen Lowe, Chief Counsel
Rick Glaser, Deputy Director
Paul Hayeck, Deputy Director
Robert Howell, Deputy Director
Matthew Hunter, Deputy Director
Joan Manley, Deputy Director
Charles Marvine, Deputy Director
Manal Sultan, Deputy Director
Christopher Ehrman, Director (Whistleblower Office)

The Division of Enforcement investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA or Act) and Commission regulations. For example, the Division brings enforcement actions against: individuals and firms registered with the Commission; those who violate these laws in connection with their trading commodity futures and options on designated domestic exchanges; those who improperly market futures and options contracts to retail investors or perpetrate Ponzi schemes; those who use manipulative or deceptive schemes in connection with commodities, futures or swaps; and those who engage in disruptive trading practices. The Division undertakes these activities under the management and direction of the Office of the Director. More....