The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) bestowed upon three of its most tenured supervision officials the designation of “Senior National Bank Examiner,” in recognition of their years of high-quality performance and service in their field. It is the highest honor a national bank examiner can receive.
The Senior National Bank Examiner designation is reserved for only the best subject matter experts and advisors on highly complex and technical bank supervision issues.
“In the OCC’s 161-year history, only a select few examiners have earned the distinguished designation of Senior National Bank Examiner,” Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said in a press release. “I am honored to recognize three outstanding examiners on achieving this prestigious recognition and joining this elite group.”
The three examiners to receive the designation all have at least two decades of bank examination experience: Ron Pasch (38 years), Tanya Smith (25 years), and Dewayne Lott (20 years).
During his nearly four decades of service, Pasch has become highly regarded for his technical knowledge across a wide range of topics, according to the release. He has served as a Community Reinvestment Act specialist, a commercial credit team lead, a capital markets expert in bank supervision policy, an examiner-in-charge for three large bank teams, and a large bank deputy comptroller. Pasch also has been recognized for his commitment to providing career opportunities for others and his consistent focus on developing a high-performing examiner workforce by supporting training initiatives and knowledge-sharing programs.
Smith has been recognized for demonstrating strong leadership in resolving complex enforcement cases in her roles as a deputy comptroller in large bank supervision and examiner-in-charge, and is currently serving as examiner-in-charge of Citibank, according to the release. Her ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in supervising banks of all sizes, including those with an international presence, has earned her recognition for her work to ensure the safety and soundness of the federal banking system. She provided effective management of the OCC’s London office, including during the pre- and post-Brexit period, and in setting strategic priorities and expectations during the 2023 market disruption.
Lott has distinguished himself by his diligence, tenacity, and skill in supervising banks with unique issues that are uncommon in the traditional banking industry, the release stated. He has served in various roles across multiple business lines and is currently the examiner-in-charge of Cenlar Federal Savings Bank. Lott has demonstrated strong technical expertise, particularly in mortgage banking, and has supported the supervision of community, midsize, and large banks.