NR 98-62
June 19, 1998

      OCC Names Deputy Comptroller for Compliance Operations

WASHINGTON, D.C.  -- The Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency (OCC) has named David G. Hammaker Deputy Comptroller
for Compliance Operations.  In this new position, Mr. Hammaker
serves as principal advisor to OCC senior management on
consumer compliance examination and CRA examination activities. 


"This position will support our vigorous and consistent
implementation of CRA by providing us with a direct link
between policy makers and CRA/compliance examiners in the
field," said Acting Comptroller Julie Williams.  "The two-way
feedback we'll receive will help us to align policy with
practical applications in a timely and efficient way."  

Mr. Hammaker will direct the activities of the agency's
consumer compliance cadre examiners, work closely with the
Deputy Comptroller for Community and Consumer Policy to oversee
implementation of consumer compliance and Community
Reinvestment Act (CRA) policy, and serve as a member of the
OCC's Bank Supervision Operations management team.

Mr. Hammaker, who joined the OCC in 1975, has been examiner in
charge (EIC) of Mellon Bank Corporation since 1995.  He
previously held a variety of positions including field manager
in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia; large bank EIC of PNC Bank
Corp; consumer compliance examiner;  and, consumer EIC for both
Mellon and PNC.  For a number of years, he coordinated consumer
compliance and CRA activities for the Northeastern District's
regional banks and developed analytical tools for assessing
bank CRA performance.  He has also organized banker outreach
programs, and maintained contact with numerous community
organizations. 

Mr. Hammaker graduated from Pennsylvania State University in
1975.
                                  
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The OCC charters, regulates and examines approximately 2,600
national banks and 66 federal branches and agencies of
foreign banks in the United States, accounting for 58
percent of the nation's banking assets.  Its mission is to
ensure a safe, sound and competitive national banking system
that supports the citizens, communities and economy of the
United States.