The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has appointed Brian Richardson as its new senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective January 13, 2025. Richardson brings extensive experience in human resources from his previous roles in large organizations in Northeast Ohio.

Before joining the Cleveland Fed, Richardson served as executive vice president and chief administrative officer at Covia. In this role, he managed human resources, information technology, communications, and environmental, social, and governance functions. He also led the project management office. His career began at The Sherwin-Williams Company where he worked for 21 years. There he started in corporate internal audit and corporate compensation before transitioning to a focus on human resources.

Beth Hammack, president and CEO of the Cleveland Fed, stated: “Brian’s broad range of experiences and track record achieving business results through a collaborative, people-centered approach make him an excellent addition to the Bank and our executive leadership team.” She added that they look forward to working with him in their mission to ensure economic opportunity for all.

Richardson will oversee a team responsible for attracting and retaining talent across the bank's various departments. The Cleveland Fed employs around 1,100 people located in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and throughout the Fourth Federal Reserve District.

A native of Northeast Ohio, Richardson graduated from Baldwin Wallace University with a BA in finance and economics. He also holds an MBA from the Max M. Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University along with certifications from Case Western Reserve University and MIT Sloan School of Management. Additionally, he is actively involved with United Way of Greater Cleveland locally and with the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement nationally.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of twelve regional banks within the Federal Reserve System which works alongside the Board of Governors based in Washington DC. It plays a key role in formulating national monetary policy while supervising banking organizations and providing essential services to financial institutions as well as the US Treasury.

Chuck Soder can be contacted for further information at chuck.soder@clev.frb.org or by phone at 216-672-2798.