Fred Joseph, CPS ’84 Fred Joseph has a very important job. It’s just a little difficult to explain. He is the Colorado Securities Commissioner, which basically means he oversees the regulatory agency (Colorado Division of Securities) that licenses more than 150,000 stockbrokers, 9,600 investment advisers and 2,200 plus brokerage firms in the state. His agency also investigates cases of suspect securities and investment frauds. On top of that, he is the acting state bank commissioner with regulatory oversight of 107 state-chartered banks. Joseph graduated with an MBA in finance and accounting from Regis’ College for Professional Studies in 1984. He chose Regis, among other reasons, because of its reputation in Denver and elsewhere. “A degree from Regis is held in high esteem by employers,” he says. “My Regis MBA was a major factor in why I was hired by the State of Colorado.” Despite a busy schedule, Joseph always finds time to give back to his alma mater. On multiple occasions, for example, he has spoken in classes. “Commissioner Joseph has very generously given his time to visit my ValuesFocused Public Policy class,” says Richard DelliVeneri, J.D.,
director of Career Services. “These visits give students an extraordinary opportunity to learn from a senior government official how he and his staff develop and implement public policies that are crucial for ensuring fairness in the operation of the securities markets and promoting investor confidence.” During these presentations, Joseph discusses public policy and regulation, while also encouraging students to consider careers in public service. In this way, he has the opportunity to share not only his professional expertise, but also to inspire the next generation of leaders in service of others.
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