Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins has appointed Patti Epstein to succeed her as the DFI deputy secretary.
Epstein assumed the role Monday. Prior to that, she was the administrator of the DFI’s Division of Corporate and Consumer Services. She has held leadership positions in charitable organizations and private sector businesses, including more than 20 years of executive leadership in high-level corporate operations. Epstein has a bachelor’s degree in business with a minor in computer science.
“Patti is a great addition to the DFI leadership team with her extensive business experience and commitment to serving this agency and its stakeholders,” Olson-Collins said. “Together, we are well-poised to leverage the strengths of our agency to protect the safety and soundness of Wisconsin’s financial institutions, safeguard the investing public, facilitate commerce, and increase financial capability throughout the state.”