About Speaker

As senior director of government relations for the Security Industry Association (SIA), Jake Parker leads the development of the association’s legislative and regulatory programs.

Jake came to SIA with more than 12 years of experience on Capitol Hill, most recently as legislative director for U.S. Rep. Tom Latham (R-Iowa), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Tennessee Temple University, a master’s degree in international relations from Salve Regina University and a graduate diploma in national security studies from the U.S. Naval War College.​