The State - News from June 22, 1989

James E. Gilleran of San Francisco, a certified public accountant, has been appointed state superintendent of banks by Gov. George Deukmejian. A Republican, Gilleran, 56, is the president of Commonwealth Inc., a position he has held since 1987. Gilleran replaces Howard Gould in the top state banking post. Gould retired to return to the private sector. The post pays $90,526 a year and requires Senate confirmation.