Richard Brown

Richard Brown is a seasoned financial professional currently serving as a Senior Risk Examiner at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) since December 2021, where responsibilities include assessing the safety and soundness of community and large financial institutions in Southern California. Prior to this role, Richard held various positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco from March 2013 to December 2021, including Senior Risk Specialist and Senior Examiner, focusing on the safety of regional financial institutions in the Western United States. Richard's career began at the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, where Richard served as a Senior Financial Institutions Examiner, and includes experience as a Financial Analyst at Sagient Research Systems. Richard’s background also includes serving in the United States Air Force as an Air Transportation Supervisor and Security Specialist. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance from National University and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from the Pacific Coast Banking School.