PRESS RELEASE
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
April 2, 1996
Media Contact:
David Barr (202-898-6992)
Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1933 to restore public confidence in the nation's
banking system. It promotes the safety and soundness of these institutions by identifying, monitoring and addressing
risks to which they are exposed. The FDIC receives no federal tax dollars — insured financial institutions fund its
operations.
FDIC press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically
(go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information
Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). PR-21-96
EIGHT FDIC OFFICIALS PROMOTED TO FILL KEY SUPERVISORY POSTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FDIC Chairman Ricki Helfer announced today that eight veteran FDIC officials have
been selected to fill high-level posts within the Corporation's Division of Supervision
(DOS). The division's mission is to evaluate and control risk in the financial system,
examine federally insured banks, and promote safe and sound financial practices.
Michael J. Zamorski, currently Regional Director of the FDIC's New York Regional
Office, will serve in the newly created post of Deputy Director of the Division of
Supervision at FDIC headquarters in Washington, D.C. In addition, five regional
directors and two deputy regional directors were named.
"The recent retirements of senior staff in the Division of Supervision provided the
opportunity for these promotions," said Chairman Helfer. "The FDIC is fortunate to have
a cadre of professionals with outstanding credentials who are ready and able to step
into these key positions. Together, these individuals bring a wealth of experience to the
FDIC's longstanding commitment to the safety and soundness of banks."
Appointments announced in five of the Division of Supervision's eight regions include:
New York Region. James V. McFarland, currently the Deputy Regional Director
of the Boston Regional Office, has been named Regional Director of the New
York Regional Office in New York City. Scott M. Polakoff, currently the Assistant
Regional Director for the Atlanta Regional Office, will serve as Deputy Regional
Director of the New York Regional Office. The New York Region includes
Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
April 2, 1996
Media Contact:
David Barr (202-898-6992)
Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1933 to restore public confidence in the nation's
banking system. It promotes the safety and soundness of these institutions by identifying, monitoring and addressing
risks to which they are exposed. The FDIC receives no federal tax dollars — insured financial institutions fund its
operations.
FDIC press releases and other information are available on the Internet at www.fdic.gov, by subscription electronically
(go to www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html) and may also be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information
Center (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200). PR-21-96
EIGHT FDIC OFFICIALS PROMOTED TO FILL KEY SUPERVISORY POSTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FDIC Chairman Ricki Helfer announced today that eight veteran FDIC officials have
been selected to fill high-level posts within the Corporation's Division of Supervision
(DOS). The division's mission is to evaluate and control risk in the financial system,
examine federally insured banks, and promote safe and sound financial practices.
Michael J. Zamorski, currently Regional Director of the FDIC's New York Regional
Office, will serve in the newly created post of Deputy Director of the Division of
Supervision at FDIC headquarters in Washington, D.C. In addition, five regional
directors and two deputy regional directors were named.
"The recent retirements of senior staff in the Division of Supervision provided the
opportunity for these promotions," said Chairman Helfer. "The FDIC is fortunate to have
a cadre of professionals with outstanding credentials who are ready and able to step
into these key positions. Together, these individuals bring a wealth of experience to the
FDIC's longstanding commitment to the safety and soundness of banks."
Appointments announced in five of the Division of Supervision's eight regions include:
New York Region. James V. McFarland, currently the Deputy Regional Director
of the Boston Regional Office, has been named Regional Director of the New
York Regional Office in New York City. Scott M. Polakoff, currently the Assistant
Regional Director for the Atlanta Regional Office, will serve as Deputy Regional
Director of the New York Regional Office. The New York Region includes
Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Chicago Region. Daryl P. Stum, currently the Deputy Regional Director of the
Chicago Regional Office, has been named Regional Director of the Chicago
Regional Office. The region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and
Wisconsin.
Boston Region. Patrick J. Rohan, currently the Deputy Regional Director of the
Atlanta Regional Office, has been named Regional Director of the Boston
Regional Office, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Paul M. Driscoll, currently the Associate
Director in the FDIC's Division of Resolutions, will serve as Deputy Regional
Director of the Boston Regional Office.
Dallas Region. Keith W. Seibold will serve as Regional Director of the Dallas
Regional Office, which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Mr. Seibold currently serves as Regional Director of the Western Service Center
in Irvine, California, Division of Depositor and Asset Services.
Kansas City Region. Steven K. Scholzen, currently the Deputy Regional
Director for the San Francisco Region, will serve as Regional Director of the
Kansas City Regional Office, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
The appointments will become effective April 14, 1996. Additional biographical
information is attached.
Chicago Regional Office, has been named Regional Director of the Chicago
Regional Office. The region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and
Wisconsin.
Boston Region. Patrick J. Rohan, currently the Deputy Regional Director of the
Atlanta Regional Office, has been named Regional Director of the Boston
Regional Office, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Paul M. Driscoll, currently the Associate
Director in the FDIC's Division of Resolutions, will serve as Deputy Regional
Director of the Boston Regional Office.
Dallas Region. Keith W. Seibold will serve as Regional Director of the Dallas
Regional Office, which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Mr. Seibold currently serves as Regional Director of the Western Service Center
in Irvine, California, Division of Depositor and Asset Services.
Kansas City Region. Steven K. Scholzen, currently the Deputy Regional
Director for the San Francisco Region, will serve as Regional Director of the
Kansas City Regional Office, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
The appointments will become effective April 14, 1996. Additional biographical
information is attached.