David Bohley
About David Bohley
David Bohley is the Vice President of Government and Industry Relations at Fannie Mae, with over 23 years of expertise in the financial services field.
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David Bohley serves as the Vice President of Government and Industry Relations at Fannie Mae. He is responsible for overseeing the company's interactions with Congress, regulatory agencies, and financial services trade associations. Based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, he guides the strategic approach to managing legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company.
Education and Expertise
David Bohley holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied law from 1989 to 1992. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completing his studies from 1985 to 1989. With over 23 years of experience in the financial services field, he has developed extensive expertise in navigating the policy landscape and managing complex legislative and regulatory issues.
Government and Industry Relations at Fannie Mae
At Fannie Mae, David Bohley manages a 9-person Government and Industry Relations Department. His role includes providing strategic advice to the Board of Directors, CEO, and executive management on key issues impacting the company. He prepares senior executives for meetings with Members of Congress, facilitating policy debates, and directs engagements with financial services trade associations and consumer advocacy groups. David also manages regular advisory board meetings with thought leaders across the financial services industry, housing advocacy groups, and academia.
Presentations and Public Speaking
David Bohley regularly represents Fannie Mae as a speaker before various internal and external groups. This includes presentations to the Board of Directors, senior management, customer groups, and at external conferences. His speaking engagements reflect his deep expertise in financial services and his role in shaping Fannie Mae's strategic responses to policy and regulatory challenges.
Industry Relationships and Legislative Strategy
David Bohley maintains deep, long-standing bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional leadership offices, and committee staff. His role ensures sustained engagements with regulatory agency officials at the OCC, CFPB, and FDIC. These connections support Fannie Mae's legislative strategies and help navigate the complex landscape of financial services regulation.