Press Release: Timothy Rich Named FDIC Atlanta Regional Director
PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 2, 2023 Timothy Rich Named FDIC Atlanta Regional Director WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has appointed Timothy (Tim) Rich Regional Director, Atlanta Region. In this position, he directs both Risk Management and Consumer Protection supervision programs for financial institutions headquartered in the Region. Mr. Rich has been with the […]
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