PRESS RELEASE
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2006
Media Contact:
Tibby Ford (202) 898-6993
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-92-2006
FDIC Announces Key Appointments: Alice Goodman Named Deputy to the Chairman;
Eric Spitler Named Director of Legislative Affairs
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Sheila C. Bair today announced the
appointment of Alice C. Goodman as Deputy to the Chairman and of Eric J. Spitler as Director
of the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA).
"I am pleased to appoint Alice and Eric to these very important positions," said FDIC Chairman
Bair. "Alice Goodman has served the FDIC with distinction. She has been an exemplary leader
and has played a critical role in addressing the most significant legislative and regulatory issues
to come before the FDIC, including landmark deposit insurance reform legislation. She has also
been instrumental in shaping FDIC policies. Eric Spitler is an accomplished individual whose
expertise and judgment have served the FDIC well. He has been an indispensable advisor on
legislative and other congressional issues. I am truly impressed with all that Alice and Eric have
done for the Corporation over the years, and I am confident that they will continue their
significant and successful leadership roles at the FDIC."
As Deputy to the Chairman, Ms. Goodman will serve as principal advisor to Chairman Bair on all
policy issues facing the FDIC. Ms. Goodman has been serving as Chairman Bair's Acting Chief
of Staff since June of this year. An 18-year veteran of the FDIC, Ms. Goodman was most
recently Director of OLA, a position she held since October 1992. She previously served as
Deputy Director and Legislative Advisor in OLA. Before joining the FDIC in 1988, Ms. Goodman
was on the staff of the House Banking Committee for almost 10 years.
As Director of Legislative Affairs, Mr. Spitler will oversee the office that serves as the
Corporation's liaison with the Congress. The Office is responsible for keeping the Congress
informed of Corporation activities and the need for supporting legislation, as well as keeping the
Corporation informed of the potential impact of legislation proposed by others. Mr. Spitler, a 15-
year FDIC veteran, was most recently Deputy Director of OLA, a position he held since 1994. In
1998 and 1999, he served as Special Assistant to then-Chairman Donna Tanoue. Mr. Spitler
joined the FDIC in 1991 as a Legislative Attorney and Advisor in OLA.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2006
Media Contact:
Tibby Ford (202) 898-6993
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-92-2006
FDIC Announces Key Appointments: Alice Goodman Named Deputy to the Chairman;
Eric Spitler Named Director of Legislative Affairs
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Sheila C. Bair today announced the
appointment of Alice C. Goodman as Deputy to the Chairman and of Eric J. Spitler as Director
of the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA).
"I am pleased to appoint Alice and Eric to these very important positions," said FDIC Chairman
Bair. "Alice Goodman has served the FDIC with distinction. She has been an exemplary leader
and has played a critical role in addressing the most significant legislative and regulatory issues
to come before the FDIC, including landmark deposit insurance reform legislation. She has also
been instrumental in shaping FDIC policies. Eric Spitler is an accomplished individual whose
expertise and judgment have served the FDIC well. He has been an indispensable advisor on
legislative and other congressional issues. I am truly impressed with all that Alice and Eric have
done for the Corporation over the years, and I am confident that they will continue their
significant and successful leadership roles at the FDIC."
As Deputy to the Chairman, Ms. Goodman will serve as principal advisor to Chairman Bair on all
policy issues facing the FDIC. Ms. Goodman has been serving as Chairman Bair's Acting Chief
of Staff since June of this year. An 18-year veteran of the FDIC, Ms. Goodman was most
recently Director of OLA, a position she held since October 1992. She previously served as
Deputy Director and Legislative Advisor in OLA. Before joining the FDIC in 1988, Ms. Goodman
was on the staff of the House Banking Committee for almost 10 years.
As Director of Legislative Affairs, Mr. Spitler will oversee the office that serves as the
Corporation's liaison with the Congress. The Office is responsible for keeping the Congress
informed of Corporation activities and the need for supporting legislation, as well as keeping the
Corporation informed of the potential impact of legislation proposed by others. Mr. Spitler, a 15-
year FDIC veteran, was most recently Deputy Director of OLA, a position he held since 1994. In
1998 and 1999, he served as Special Assistant to then-Chairman Donna Tanoue. Mr. Spitler
joined the FDIC in 1991 as a Legislative Attorney and Advisor in OLA.