Dr. Thomas O'Rourke

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jul 1982 - Sept 1989

  Embarkartion Specialist

  Served in the USMC Reserve after graduation from college in 1982.

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  BorgWarner

  Jan 1984 - Oct 1985

  Credit Manager

  Field collections, credit file management, floorplan credit line analysis and retail credit approvals.

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  Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

  Oct 1985 - Jan 2013

  Senior Bank Examiner

  Served in the Office of Thrift Supervision from 1985 to 2011 and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from 2011 to 2013. Assumed full responsibility for highly complex safety and soundness examinations of federally insured savings banks, diversified financial service companies, and international financial conglomerates. Supervised assisting examiners performing assessments of capital, organizational structure, risk management, and earnings/liquidity. Key Accomplishments:Integral member of an examination team that placed a very risky bank into a protective Conservatorship, avoiding a multi-million dollar liability related to a bond issuance and setting the precedent for the early intervention on failing banks operating with excessive financial risk.Gained accreditation as Federal Thrift Regulator and a Certified Thrift Examiner.Selected to lead complex examinations of American International Group and General Electric Capital during the financial crisis of 2008-2009. 收起

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  Air National Guard

  Nov 1991 - Sept 2011

  Emergency Manager

  Maintained unit readiness for natural disasters, major accidents, and enemy attacks (while deployed) on USAF installations. Developed and updated plans to recover base operations after attack (while deployed). Conducted unit training for protective actions related to nuclear, chemical, biological, or explosive attack. Key Accomplishments:Deployed three times as a National Guard member to Middle East in support of combat operations under Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Deployed to Iraq (twice), Oman, Croatia, Italy, and numerous U.S. bases to sustain air operations.Served as Manager of the Survival Recovery Center (while deployed). Performed a significant amount volunteer work for the USO and other organizations while deployed.Stayed actively involved with veteran’s support groups. 收起

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  Bermuda Monetary Authority

  Mar 2013 - Jan 2016

  Assistant Director

  Assumed overall responsibility for prudential supervision of four commercial banks. Lead, coach, mentor, and manage a team of five senior analysts and two principals. Key Accomplishments:Implemented Basel III Consultation Process, leading to 2015 adoption. Revised capital assessment and Stress Testing program, resulting in a more risk-focused plan. Spearheaded initiative to strengthen credit underwriting and align with best practices.

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  Oyster Consulting, LLC

  May 2016 - Sept 2018

  Independent Consultant

  Provided interim Senior Officer duties for one of Bermuda's licensed banks as the head of Financial Crimes Compliance.

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  TAKADA Asset Management

  May 2016 - now

  Board Member

  TAM is a global investor and adviser in the natural resources sector.

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  Bermuda Bankers Association

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2023

  Chief Executive Officer

  As the first full-time CEO of the BBA, I was responsible for building the association into a globally recognized trade group and formalizing a governance structure to accomplish it. This was completed notwithstanding the significant challenges from the pandemic of 2020/2021. The BBA is now fully operational and equipped to represent the interests of safe and sound banking in Bermuda.

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  Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC)

  Mar 2023 - now

  Treasurer and Board Member
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  Marine Corps League of Pennsylvania

  Apr 2023 - now

  Paymaster

  MCL Detachment 284 is a Member of LVMAC, and I have agreed to serve as its paymaster.