NR 2002- 75
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE			
Dean DeBuck (202) 874-5770
September 19, 2002				

Barry Kolatch Named Deputy Comptroller 
For Economic Research and Policy Development

WASHINGTON -- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced today 
that Barry Kolatch has been appointed Deputy Comptroller for Economic Research 
and Policy Development.  Mr. Kolatch, who will start in his new position on 
September 23, will be responsible for economic and policy analysis and research 
on the performance of national banks.       

"Economic analysis plays a vital role in our supervision of national banks," 
said Jonathan L. Fiechter, Senior Deputy Comptroller for International and 
Economic Affairs.  "We are very fortunate to have Barry's broad experience to 
apply to economic research and policy development here at the OCC."

Mr. Kolatch has been the Deputy Director of the Division of Research and Statistics 
at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.  He was also Senior Advisor to the 
Chairman of the FDIC.  In addition, he served at the Resolution Trust Corporation 
where he was Vice President for Planning, Research and Statistics.  Prior to his 
government service, he was a Principal of Golembe Associates, Inc.  

Mr. Kolatch has an MA and PhD in economics from Yale University and a BA in 
economics from Columbia University.


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The OCC charters, regulates and examines approximately 2,200 national banks and 52 
federal branches of foreign banks in the U.S., accounting for more than 54 percent 
of the nation's banking assets. Its mission is to ensure a safe and sound and 
competitive national banking system that supports the citizens, communities and 
economy of the United States.