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18 G O V E R N M E N T BLAKE PAULSON NAMED OCC'S NEXT CHIEF NATIONAL BANK EXAMINER Comptroller of the Currency Joseph M. Otting announced that Blake Paulson would become the agency's Chief National Bank Examiner. Paulson will add the title to his current role as Senior Deputy Comptroller for Midsize and Community Bank Supervision. In this role, Paulson oversees the supervision of more than 1,000 banks and savings associations that support consumers, communities, and businesses across the country. e Chief National Bank Examiner title embodies the agency's focus on its core mission of ensuring the federal banking system operates in a safe and sound manner, treats customers fairly, and complies with laws and regulations. "Blake is the perfect choice to hold this title," Comptroller Otting said. "Since joining the Executive Committee, Blake has been a valuable champion for the men and women of this agency and for the effective and efficient supervision of the banks and thrifts that make up the federal banking system." "Blake Paulson has been a valuable champion ... for the effective and efficient supervision of the banks and thrifts that make up the federal banking system." — Comptroller of the Currency Joseph M. Otting Movers & Shakers Got something to share with us? Send it to Editor@DSNews.com. e Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that Kate Fulton will join FHFA as COO on May 26, 2020. Fulton comes to FHFA from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) where she currently serves as COO under Director Kathy Kraninger. She brings extensive experience in federal agency operations, including personnel law, administrative operations, information technology, and financial management. Over her seven years at CFPB, she has held progressively more responsible management roles, from Senior Advisor in the Division of Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending to Deputy Chief of Staff under Director Richard Cordray and Acting Director Mick Mulvaney. Prior to joining the Bureau, Fulton worked at the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and at a law firm representing federal employees. Fulton holds a J.D. from Boston University School of Law and a B.A. in Communications from the University of Maryland, College Park. She lives in Rockville, Maryland, with her husband and two children. FHFA's acting Chief Operating Officer, Lawrence Stauffer, will help with the transition and continue to serve FHFA in his previous role as a Special Advisor in the Division of Resolutions. Fulton brings extensive experience in federal agency operations, including personnel law, administrative operations, information technology, and financial management. FHFA Announces New COO S P O T L I G H T P R O F I L E G O V E R N M E N T