WBK Industry News - Federal Regulatory Developments

New Chief of Staff at CFPB

Acting Director Mick Mulvaney has named Kirsten Sutton Mork as the Chief of Staff for the CFPB.  Ms. Mork was serving as the Staff Director of the House Financial Services Committee under Chairman Jeb Hensarling.

In his announcement, Acting Director Mulvaney said he worked with Ms. Mork when he was a member of the Financial Services Committee “and can attest to her in-depth financial policy expertise, proven track record of developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and ability to manage a team.” He added that she “brings with her more than a decade of invaluable experience that will advance the mission of the Bureau and make it more efficient, effective, and accountable.”