He's most probably pro-crypto. If he's otherwise, the company that he leads shouldn't have been offering services to crypto companies. But Patomak Global Partners is serving crypto exchanges, crypto projects, and other companies that are offering crypto-related services. But, of course, these appointees aren't completely independent. In the end, they're following instructions.
I haven't heard of Mr. Atkins' official reply to the alleged job offer. So, we're merely speculating here.
It's said about him that, “He was the first time anyone had been a true libertarian and SEC commissioner, and that was a unique thing”
(Trump Wants Crypto Fan Paul Atkins to Run the SEC) .
I am interested in where this would lead, but in any case - I think SEC will probably change during the term of Trump. There would be fewer skeptical eyes there to witness.