Retain Sheila Bair as Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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President Barack Obama
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Dear President Obama,
We the employees at the FDIC respect and support Chairman Sheila Bair for the leadership and stability she has displayed during these challenging times facing our agency and the financial industry. Chairman Bair has brought about much needed change and leadership to the FDIC not only in the regulatory arena, but also in our work place culture and employee relations. Chairman Bair is promoting a workplace environment where we are treated with respect and empowered to be successful in our jobs and to contribute to the fullest extent to achieving the FDIC's mission. Chairman Bair exhibits the FDIC's corporate values of fairness, teamwork, integrity, competence, effectiveness, financial responsibility, open and honest communication, empowerment, and effective leadership. For all the above reasons, we support Chairman Bair and ask that you please retain her as our leader and Chairman of the FDIC.
Sincerely,
FDIC Employees
Dear President Obama,
We the employees at the FDIC respect and support Chairman Sheila Bair for the leadership and stability she has displayed during these challenging times facing our agency and the financial industry. Chairman Bair has brought about much needed change and leadership to the FDIC not only in the regulatory arena, but also in our work place culture and employee relations. Chairman Bair is promoting a workplace environment where we are treated with respect and empowered to be successful in our jobs and to contribute to the fullest extent to achieving the FDIC's mission. Chairman Bair exhibits the FDIC's corporate values of fairness, teamwork, integrity, competence, effectiveness, financial responsibility, open and honest communication, empowerment, and effective leadership. For all the above reasons, we support Chairman Bair and ask that you please retain her as our leader and Chairman of the FDIC.
Sincerely,
FDIC Employees
We the undersigned would like to thank you for doing the right thing and retaining FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair. As you can see from the comments, she is highly regarded by her employees.
We signed the "Retain Sheila Bair as Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation" petition!
# 308:
6:25 pm PST, Jan 7,
Lisa Roland, California
I've worked for the FDIC for 19 years and she's the best chairmen we've had since Seidman. She understands the industry and what's important. We must keep her.
I've worked for the FDIC for 19 years and she's the best chairmen we've had since Seidman. She understands the industry and what's important. We must keep her.
# 307:
9:34 am PST, Jan 4,
Octavian Paul Draja, Romania
# 306:
6:01 pm PST, Dec 29,
Name not displayed, Arizona
# 305:
2:10 pm PST, Dec 28,
Sherry Lumley, Minnesota
As a democrat, I support Sheila Bair as our Chairman. She has been supportive of Federal employees, unlike the previous chairman under the Bush Administration. She holds high expectations, that employees are willing to live up to, because we know our work will be appreciated under her leadership.
As a democrat, I support Sheila Bair as our Chairman. She has been supportive of Federal employees, unlike the previous chairman under the Bush Administration. She holds high expectations, that employees are willing to live up to, because we know our work will be appreciated under her leadership.
# 304:
5:02 am PST, Dec 23,
LaCresha LeMay, North Carolina
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# 303:
8:46 pm PST, Dec 22,
C Douglas, Illinois
Just in the short time she has been with the FDIC, I can see she is working sincerely to address some issues that have been a problem for some time. A good leader is a good leader, no matter what their party affiliations.
Just in the short time she has been with the FDIC, I can see she is working sincerely to address some issues that have been a problem for some time. A good leader is a good leader, no matter what their party affiliations.
# 302:
12:01 pm PST, Dec 22,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
Chairman Bair is widely respected by FDIC examiners for her intellegence and commitment in dealing with the current financial crisis as well as for her fair and honest communications to employees. Ms. Bair is an extremely valuable asset to the Corporation.
Chairman Bair is widely respected by FDIC examiners for her intellegence and commitment in dealing with the current financial crisis as well as for her fair and honest communications to employees. Ms. Bair is an extremely valuable asset to the Corporation.
# 301:
10:07 am PST, Dec 22,
Paul Terry, California
She's got a very good approach. Please keep her on the job.
She's got a very good approach. Please keep her on the job.
# 300:
9:53 am PST, Dec 22,
Dale Sewell, Colorado
Chairman Bair has worked hard to serve her country and do what's best for its citizens, rather than just using her position for political gain. She is also a highly competent manager, both technically and administratively.
Chairman Bair has worked hard to serve her country and do what's best for its citizens, rather than just using her position for political gain. She is also a highly competent manager, both technically and administratively.
# 299:
7:40 am PST, Dec 22,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
I think Chairman Bair has done an outstanding job and should be retained as the Chairman of the FDIC.
I think Chairman Bair has done an outstanding job and should be retained as the Chairman of the FDIC.
# 298:
7:36 am PST, Dec 22,
Name not displayed, Maryland
As I view instances of addressing the foreclosure, I am concerned about the impending changes that might occur at FDIC. The greatest concern at present is continuity of the FDIC program to address the foreclosure program. To allay disruptions of what looks to be a promising program to address the foreclosure workout issue, I recommend retaining Sheila Bair as Chair of the FDIC. At present, Ms. Bair seems to be on track in addressing the immediate issues concerning foreclosures that can be applied nationwide at all financial institutions to alleviate the foreclosures that are devastating not only the homeowners, but also the numerous state and municipal governments that must provide services to these communities.
As I view instances of addressing the foreclosure, I am concerned about the impending changes that might occur at FDIC. The greatest concern at present is continuity of the FDIC program to address the foreclosure program. To allay disruptions of what looks to be a promising program to address the foreclosure workout issue, I recommend retaining Sheila Bair as Chair of the FDIC. At present, Ms. Bair seems to be on track in addressing the immediate issues concerning foreclosures that can be applied nationwide at all financial institutions to alleviate the foreclosures that are devastating not only the homeowners, but also the numerous state and municipal governments that must provide services to these communities.
# 297:
6:46 pm PST, Dec 21,
Phillip R. Nieto, Colorado
As an FDIC employee of 33 years, I support Ms. Blair to continue as Chairman of the FDIC. Her competence is exemplary. She demonstrates a balanced perspective of financial institutions and FDIC employees.
As an FDIC employee of 33 years, I support Ms. Blair to continue as Chairman of the FDIC. Her competence is exemplary. She demonstrates a balanced perspective of financial institutions and FDIC employees.
# 296:
7:39 am PST, Dec 21,
Mary E. Webb, Georgia
I am not an employee but a tax paying citizen and I whole heartedly support the retention of Shelia Bair as head of one of the most important agencies in this country today. Fortunately I am not one of those whose mortgage is in jeopardy but I wholeheartedly support her positions. Fixing the mortgage default problem could be the beginning of restoring consumer confidence and thus improve economic conditions in this country. She IS the right person for this important task.
I am not an employee but a tax paying citizen and I whole heartedly support the retention of Shelia Bair as head of one of the most important agencies in this country today. Fortunately I am not one of those whose mortgage is in jeopardy but I wholeheartedly support her positions. Fixing the mortgage default problem could be the beginning of restoring consumer confidence and thus improve economic conditions in this country. She IS the right person for this important task.
# 295:
9:51 pm PST, Dec 20,
James F. Vordtriede, Texas
Chairman Bair should be retained. She's been a great Chairman, righting many wrongs by her horrible predecessor. She's been calm and precise in the wake of the current crisis, created by other leaders now given to criticize her. If someone needs to be replaced, make it Bernanke. He's destroying the U.S. dollar. A total incompetent.
Chairman Bair should be retained. She's been a great Chairman, righting many wrongs by her horrible predecessor. She's been calm and precise in the wake of the current crisis, created by other leaders now given to criticize her. If someone needs to be replaced, make it Bernanke. He's destroying the U.S. dollar. A total incompetent.
# 294:
1:43 pm PST, Dec 20,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
# 293:
1:23 pm PST, Dec 20,
Name not displayed, Arizona
# 291:
8:25 pm PST, Dec 19,
Ken Schneck, Wisconsin
I am an employee with 23 years of experience. Ms. Bair is the finest Chairman we have had since Bill Seidman. I support her retention as chairman of FDIC.
I am an employee with 23 years of experience. Ms. Bair is the finest Chairman we have had since Bill Seidman. I support her retention as chairman of FDIC.
# 290:
11:43 am PST, Dec 19,
Name not displayed, Maryland
Ms. Bair is an effective and respected leader at FDIC. I admire her for her non-partisan brand of politics and for trying her best to honor her fiduciary duty to the insurance fund and the taxpayers. IMO she trys to ensure that these large banks that have been at the heart of the current financial crisis do more towards implementing meaningful mortgage loan modifications. Also, as a steward of the insurance funds, she trys to make sure these banks don't walk away with store and that they give up something in return for government assistance. It's refreshing to see this type of leadership from Ms. Bair when it seems some other top regulators still want to bend to the will of the big banks. Way to go Chairman Bair, and if you would like to stay on at FDIC, I hope President-elect Obama will keep you on as a part of his administration.
Ms. Bair is an effective and respected leader at FDIC. I admire her for her non-partisan brand of politics and for trying her best to honor her fiduciary duty to the insurance fund and the taxpayers. IMO she trys to ensure that these large banks that have been at the heart of the current financial crisis do more towards implementing meaningful mortgage loan modifications. Also, as a steward of the insurance funds, she trys to make sure these banks don't walk away with store and that they give up something in return for government assistance. It's refreshing to see this type of leadership from Ms. Bair when it seems some other top regulators still want to bend to the will of the big banks. Way to go Chairman Bair, and if you would like to stay on at FDIC, I hope President-elect Obama will keep you on as a part of his administration.
# 289:
9:56 am PST, Dec 19,
Allison Wheeler, Connecticut
We the employees at the FDIC respect and support Chairman Sheila Bair for the leadership and stability she has displayed during these challenging times facing our agency and the financial industry. Chairman Bair has brought about much needed change and leadership to the FDIC not only in the regulatory arena, but also in our work place culture and employee relations. Chairman Bair is promoting a workplace environment where we are treated with respect and empowered to be successful in our jobs and to contribute to the fullest extent to achieving the FDIC's mission. Chairman Bair exhibits the FDIC's corporate values of fairness, teamwork, integrity, competence, effectiveness, financial responsibility, open and honest communication, empowerment, and effective leadership. For all the above reasons, we support Chairman Bair and ask that you please retain her as our leader and Chairman of the FDIC.
We the employees at the FDIC respect and support Chairman Sheila Bair for the leadership and stability she has displayed during these challenging times facing our agency and the financial industry. Chairman Bair has brought about much needed change and leadership to the FDIC not only in the regulatory arena, but also in our work place culture and employee relations. Chairman Bair is promoting a workplace environment where we are treated with respect and empowered to be successful in our jobs and to contribute to the fullest extent to achieving the FDIC's mission. Chairman Bair exhibits the FDIC's corporate values of fairness, teamwork, integrity, competence, effectiveness, financial responsibility, open and honest communication, empowerment, and effective leadership. For all the above reasons, we support Chairman Bair and ask that you please retain her as our leader and Chairman of the FDIC.
# 288:
5:54 am PST, Dec 19,
Joanna Estevez, New York
I have been an employee with the FDIC for 19 years and Chairman Bair has been the best Chairman we ever have. She is the only Chairman that cares for her employees. She doesn't see us as a number but as a person who is important in the corporation. She is an excellent leader!
I have been an employee with the FDIC for 19 years and Chairman Bair has been the best Chairman we ever have. She is the only Chairman that cares for her employees. She doesn't see us as a number but as a person who is important in the corporation. She is an excellent leader!
# 287:
5:47 am PST, Dec 19,
Lawrence Reynolds, New York
We need her strength of character and balanced intelligence in this hazardous time.
We need her strength of character and balanced intelligence in this hazardous time.
# 286:
3:20 pm PST, Dec 18,
Joe Chaloux, Massachusetts
Chairman Bair is an asset to the FDIC and the Federal Government and a very effective leader during a critical time.
Chairman Bair is an asset to the FDIC and the Federal Government and a very effective leader during a critical time.
# 285:
12:19 pm PST, Dec 18,
Jan Hamrick, Texas
# 284:
10:12 am PST, Dec 18,
Alan Weinberg, New York
# 283:
6:53 am PST, Dec 18,
Annette Newman, Illinois
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# 282:
3:33 am PST, Dec 18,
Lee Ann Antol, Pennsylvania
I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment expressed in the group letter. Chairman Bair is truly an exemplary and inspirational leader.
I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment expressed in the group letter. Chairman Bair is truly an exemplary and inspirational leader.
# 281:
6:08 pm PST, Dec 17,
William LaValle, Louisiana
Ms. Bair is clearly a good choice to lead the charge during this current financial crisis. she has the credentials and to change out the FDIC Chairman in the middle of the stream would put the FDIC into a tailspin and have them hopping to reinvent the wheel for the new chairman. That is NOT what this country needs at this point, a reorganizing FDIC.
Ms. Bair is clearly a good choice to lead the charge during this current financial crisis. she has the credentials and to change out the FDIC Chairman in the middle of the stream would put the FDIC into a tailspin and have them hopping to reinvent the wheel for the new chairman. That is NOT what this country needs at this point, a reorganizing FDIC.
# 280:
4:41 pm PST, Dec 17,
Kyle Hadley, Maryland
# 279:
2:49 pm PST, Dec 17,
Name not displayed, California
We are proud and honored to have Sheila Bair leading the FDIC. Her concern for the consumer is caring and strong. We urge her retention in the new administration.
We are proud and honored to have Sheila Bair leading the FDIC. Her concern for the consumer is caring and strong. We urge her retention in the new administration.
# 278:
6:52 am PST, Dec 17,
Amerigo Pologruto, New York
# 277:
2:16 pm PST, Dec 16,
Debra Taylor, Tennessee
# 276:
12:13 pm PST, Dec 16,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 275:
7:05 am PST, Dec 16,
Name not displayed, North Carolina
Chairman Bair is arguably the best FDIC chair since Bill Seidman in my 20+ years of being with the Corporation. She is a motivator, concerned for the people who work for her, concerned for the public good, and one of the few in the current administration that has made a difference. She is unconcerned about the politics and speaks loud and strong for what she believes in and as a voice for the troubled consumer.
Chairman Bair is arguably the best FDIC chair since Bill Seidman in my 20+ years of being with the Corporation. She is a motivator, concerned for the people who work for her, concerned for the public good, and one of the few in the current administration that has made a difference. She is unconcerned about the politics and speaks loud and strong for what she believes in and as a voice for the troubled consumer.
# 274:
6:36 am PST, Dec 16,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
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# 273:
6:07 am PST, Dec 16,
Joseph Normandin, Oklahoma
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# 272:
5:38 am PST, Dec 16,
Eric Tao, Texas
Chairman Bair is the most capable person in dealing with the financial crisis that are crippling our economy. She's the only person from the government that is instilling confidence and providing viable solution to the mortgage crisis.
Chairman Bair is the most capable person in dealing with the financial crisis that are crippling our economy. She's the only person from the government that is instilling confidence and providing viable solution to the mortgage crisis.
# 271:
7:32 pm PST, Dec 15,
Nadine Edelman, New Mexico
# 270:
3:13 pm PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, California
# 269:
1:29 pm PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 268:
1:04 pm PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, New York
Chairman Bair has definitely made a great impact at the FDIC and for the banking industry. Without her everything will have to start from scratch and all her accomplishments go to waste! We need her to continue the great work she has started. She has been the best Chairman in my 23 years at the FDIC.
Chairman Bair has definitely made a great impact at the FDIC and for the banking industry. Without her everything will have to start from scratch and all her accomplishments go to waste! We need her to continue the great work she has started. She has been the best Chairman in my 23 years at the FDIC.
# 267:
12:41 pm PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, New York
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# 266:
11:56 am PST, Dec 15,
F. Roy Fitzsimmons, Massachusetts
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# 265:
10:59 am PST, Dec 15,
Deborah Marmon-Hjelmeland, Arizona
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# 264:
10:59 am PST, Dec 15,
Wynn Janowitz, New Hampshire
I support retaining Chairman Bair. Her retention is essential to the recovery of the banking industry and improving the deterioration of our financial markets. She promotes a culture of respect, empowerment and integrity within FDIC that makes each employee feel valuable, appreciated and respected. To lose her leadership would be a loss not only for the employees of FDIC, but for the banking industry and the nation. She has effectively improved morale which was destroyed by her predecessor.
I support retaining Chairman Bair. Her retention is essential to the recovery of the banking industry and improving the deterioration of our financial markets. She promotes a culture of respect, empowerment and integrity within FDIC that makes each employee feel valuable, appreciated and respected. To lose her leadership would be a loss not only for the employees of FDIC, but for the banking industry and the nation. She has effectively improved morale which was destroyed by her predecessor.
# 263:
10:43 am PST, Dec 15,
Carmela Torrelli, New York
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# 262:
10:25 am PST, Dec 15,
Darnell Sutton, New York
# 261:
10:06 am PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, California
FDIC Chariman Shelia Bair is attempting to manage the banking industry as well as ensure main street America gets a fair deal from the industry. It is a hard job given the state of the economy, but Ms. Bair is attempting to do the right thing. I think she should stay thru the next administration's term.
FDIC Chariman Shelia Bair is attempting to manage the banking industry as well as ensure main street America gets a fair deal from the industry. It is a hard job given the state of the economy, but Ms. Bair is attempting to do the right thing. I think she should stay thru the next administration's term.
# 260:
9:54 am PST, Dec 15,
Jeffrey Woods, Connecticut
Ms. Bair is exactly the Chairman FDIC needs at the helm for this time of National crisis. She is one of the most knowledgeable Chairman FDIC has had, fully grasping the short and long term impact of decisions. She is the type of leader you show seek to lead and advise your administration at such a time as this.
Ms. Bair is exactly the Chairman FDIC needs at the helm for this time of National crisis. She is one of the most knowledgeable Chairman FDIC has had, fully grasping the short and long term impact of decisions. She is the type of leader you show seek to lead and advise your administration at such a time as this.
# 259:
9:54 am PST, Dec 15,
Name not displayed, New York
# 258:
9:48 am PST, Dec 15,
Debra Parker, New York
She has definitely made a difference here at the FDIC. Her positive attitude and changes have made FDIC a stronger and better place to work.
She has definitely made a difference here at the FDIC. Her positive attitude and changes have made FDIC a stronger and better place to work.
# 257:
9:40 am PST, Dec 15,
Lakesha Burgess, Maryland
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# 256:
9:21 am PST, Dec 15,
FLORENCE CRAIG, California
# 255:
9:07 am PST, Dec 15,
Coralyn Becton, Minnesota
# 254:
9:07 am PST, Dec 15,
Anna Cornell-Pape, California
# 253:
8:48 am PST, Dec 15,
Evon Russell, Texas
In my opinion, Chairman Bair has restored our regulatory reputation within the banking industry and the greater community at large. As an employee of FDIC, I feel that Chairman Bair cares and welcomes my opinions and she has created a workplace that encourages open, constructive dialogue. I feel a renewed sense of integrity within the Corporation which has translated to employees giving "200 percent" to get the job done.
In my opinion, Chairman Bair has restored our regulatory reputation within the banking industry and the greater community at large. As an employee of FDIC, I feel that Chairman Bair cares and welcomes my opinions and she has created a workplace that encourages open, constructive dialogue. I feel a renewed sense of integrity within the Corporation which has translated to employees giving "200 percent" to get the job done.
# 252:
7:22 am PST, Dec 15,
Cheri Sims, Texas
Chairman Bair is the best chairman that we have had in the last 20 years. To replace her during this time would be the worst thing that could be done to the FDIC. I believe that she is not only great for the FDIC employees and what the FDIC stands for, but she is great for the American Public as she has all of our best interests at heart. She is a spectacular leader and is an excellent communicator. Please do not replace her!!!!!
Chairman Bair is the best chairman that we have had in the last 20 years. To replace her during this time would be the worst thing that could be done to the FDIC. I believe that she is not only great for the FDIC employees and what the FDIC stands for, but she is great for the American Public as she has all of our best interests at heart. She is a spectacular leader and is an excellent communicator. Please do not replace her!!!!!
# 251:
5:06 am PST, Dec 15,
William Baucum, Texas
The FDIC needs a steady hand on the wheel during this troubled time. The worst is a head of us and the FDIC can not afford to founder while a change in leadership is searched for. The FDIC needs strong leadership and it needs it now.
The FDIC needs a steady hand on the wheel during this troubled time. The worst is a head of us and the FDIC can not afford to founder while a change in leadership is searched for. The FDIC needs strong leadership and it needs it now.
