Jonathan Fiechter to Head Office of Thrift Supervision

The Office of Thrift Supervision has named Jonathan Fiechter, deputy director of Washington operations, to succeed Timothy Ryan as director of the thrift regulator.

Ryan, whose resignation was effective Friday, had served as director since April 9, 1990. He has not said what he plans to do after leaving office.

Fiechter was deputy executive director of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board’s Office of Regulatory Activities from 1987 to 1989, when he moved to the OTS.

Before becoming a thrift regulator, Fiechter served 15 years with the Treasury Department, where he held various positions.

He last served as deputy controller for economic analysis and strategic planning.