10 Wells Fargo government affairs leaders
Head of government relations and public policy, head of federal government relations, head of state and local government relations and a regional state and local government relations director are among the roles held by these ten Wells Fargo government affairs leaders. A reader can learn how government affairs leaders work at Wells Fargo from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Brian Smith
LinkedInExperience: EVP, Head of Government Relations & Public Policy · Wells Fargo
Brian Smith has been EVP, Head of Government Relations & Public Policy at Wells Fargo since May 2020. The listing also shows EVP, Head of Government Affairs and Economic Development at Regions Bank from 2010 to 2020, Senior Director at Freddie Mac from 2002 to 2008, Vice President, Head of Government Affairs at The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta from 2000 to 2002 and Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Senator Chuck Hagel from 1997 to 2000.
Derek Gianino
LinkedInExperience: SVP, External Relations, Government Relations & Public Policy · Wells Fargo
Derek Gianino has been SVP, External Relations, Government Relations & Public Policy at Wells Fargo since May 2021, based in Washington, D.C. The listing also shows National Engagement Director at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition from 2018 to 2021, Director of Strategic Initiatives there from 2013 to 2017 and Director, International Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce from 2017 to 2018.
Freddy Mitchell
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Federal Government Relations · Wells Fargo
Freddy Mitchell has been Senior Vice President, Federal Government Relations at Wells Fargo since May 2023, based in Washington, D.C. The listing also shows Vice President, U.S. Government Relations at MetLife from 2021 to 2023, Vice President, Congressional Relations at the American Bankers Association from 2019 to 2021 and a Manager role in US Government, Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy at PwC in 2019.
Harlan Levy
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Regional State and Local Government Relations, Desert Mountain Region · Wells Fargo
Harlan Levy has been Senior Vice President, Regional State and Local Government Relations, Desert Mountain Region at Wells Fargo since June 2025, based in the Greater Phoenix area, and held the same title for the Northwest Region from 2018 to 2026. The listing also shows Government Relations Director at McDonald's from 2008 to 2018 and Director of Government Affairs at Oregon REALTORS from 2000 to 2007.
Joe Ohayon
LinkedInExperience: Head of State and Local Government Relations · Wells Fargo
Joe Ohayon has been Head of State and Local Government Relations at Wells Fargo since August 2016, and the listing also shows current Wells Fargo rows as Senior Vice President since 2009 and SVP, Community and Client Relations since 2006. Joe was SVP, Head of Local Market Outreach at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2016 and Director, Servicer Relations at Freddie Mac from 1993 to 2006.
Julie Slocum
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Director of Federal Government Relations · Wells Fargo
Julie Slocum has been Senior Vice President, Director of Federal Government Relations at Wells Fargo since January 2007, based in Washington, D.C. The listing also shows Legislative Director for US Representative Jim Matheson from 2001 to 2007, Director of Government Affairs at the National Rural Health Association from 2000 to 2001 and Legislative Assistant for US Representative Charlie Stenholm from 1994 to 2000.
Marie Day
LinkedInExperience: SVP, Government Relations and Public Policy, External Relations · Wells Fargo
Marie Day has been SVP, Government Relations and Public Policy, External Relations at Wells Fargo since July 2018, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The listing also shows a current SVP, Regional Director row at Wells Fargo since March 2008, and both Wells Fargo rows are listed with no end date.
Michael Lee
LinkedInExperience: Head of Federal Government Relations · Wells Fargo
Michael Lee has been Head of Federal Government Relations at Wells Fargo since December 2020, based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. The listing also shows Senior Vice President at the Bank Policy Institute from 2018 to 2020, Head of Government Affairs at The Clearing House from 2017 to 2018, Senior Vice President Government Affairs there from 2016 to 2017 and Assistant Congressional Liaison at the Federal Reserve Board from 2015 to 2016.
Nida Zaman
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Director of Federal Government Relations · Wells Fargo
Nida Zaman has been Senior Vice President, Director of Federal Government Relations at Wells Fargo since April 2021, based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. The listing also shows Congressional Relations at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from 2014 to 2021, Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2012 to 2014 and Senior Legislative Assistant at the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012.
Patrick Green
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Midwest State and Local Government Relations Director · Wells Fargo
Patrick Green has been Senior Vice President, Midwest State and Local Government Relations Director at Wells Fargo since August 2003, based in Waukee, Iowa. The listing shows this Midwest state and local government relations role at Wells Fargo as the only work row.
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