FDIC Announces the Retirements of Stanley R. Ivie, Robert W. Mooney, and Eric J. Spitler, and Appointment of M. Andy Jiminez — 2016-01-15

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the following personnel changes: Eric J. Spitler, director of the Office of Legislative Affairs, retired after a 22-year career at the FDIC. He twice served as director of legislative affairs, most recently starting in 2012. Prior to 2012, Spitler served for three years as counselor to the chairman and director of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Securities and Exchange Commission. His retirement was effective at the end of 2015. “Eric demonstrated outstanding judgment, professionalism, expertise, and enduring commitment to the FDIC’s mission for more than two decades,” Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg said. The FDIC Board of Directors approved the appointment of M. Andy Jiminez as the new director of the Office of Legislative Affairs.