Featured Speakers

Edward J. DeMarco

Acting Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency
Featured Keynote Speaker

On August 25, 2009, President Obama designated Edward J. DeMarco the acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the regulator of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks effective September 1, 2009. Join us for DeMarco's featured keynote address at the inaugural Five Star Government Forum breakfast event.

Amy Crews Cutts

Deputy Chief Economist, Freddie Mac
Featured Moderator, "2010 Economic Outlook"

Amy Crews Cutts joined Freddie Mac in 1997 and was appointed to the position of deputy chief economist in January 2003. In this role, she is responsible for primary and secondary mortgage market analysis and research, macroeconomic analysis, and forecasting. Crews Cutts will serve as moderator for a dynamic panel that will examine the state of the market, providing attendees with valuable knowledge and insight for the year ahead.

Richard A. Brown

Chief Economist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Featured Panelist, “2010 Economic Outlook”

Richard Brown, FDIC’s chief economist and associate director for regional operations in the regulator’s Division of Insurance and Research, will join moderator Amy Crews Cutts, deputy chief economist at Freddie Mac, as they examine the state of the housing market recovery, the impact of job losses on business conditions and foreclosures, and the impact of local, state, and national policies on markets.