Senior Staff

Board Staff

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Divisions

Enforcement and Investigations

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Registration and Inspections

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Offices

Chief Auditor

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Chief Hearing Officer

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Chief Operating Officer

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Economic and Risk Analysis

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Enterprise Risk Management

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

General Counsel

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Internal Oversight and Performance Assurance

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

International Affairs

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Investor Advocate

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Secretary

Kent Bonham

Director

Office of Communications and Engagement

Kent Bonham is the Director of the Office of Communications and Engagement (OCE), which leads the PCAOB’s communications, government affairs, and outreach efforts.

From 2007 to 2022, Mr. Bonham served as OCE’s Deputy Director, overseeing PCAOB relations with the U.S. Congress, as well as various federal and state government agencies. He has also overseen the PCAOB Scholars Program, the PCAOB forums, and other outreach events. He was named OCE’s Acting Director in April 2022, holding that role until his appointment as Director in September 2022. 

Mr. Bonham joined the PCAOB after six years with Clark & Weinstock, Inc. Earlier, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

A Nebraska native, Mr. Bonham received a B.A. from Colby College and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.