John Roth
About John Roth
John Roth is the Vice President of Ethics and Investigations at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in regulatory and enforcement agencies.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
John Roth currently serves as the Vice President of Ethics and Investigations at Fannie Mae. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, he leads efforts to maintain ethical standards and perform in-depth investigations within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing compliance programs and ensuring the integrity of Fannie Mae’s operations.
Previous Role at Bittrex
Before joining Fannie Mae, John Roth worked at Bittrex as the Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer. He held this position from 2017 to 2020, where he was responsible for overseeing the company's compliance with regulatory standards and reinforcing ethical practices. During his tenure, he managed compliance and ethics initiatives in both Seattle, Washington and Washington, DC.
Experience at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
From 2014 to 2017, John Roth served as the Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he was responsible for providing independent oversight and promoting accountability within the department. His work included conducting audits, investigations, and inspections to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.
Leadership at U.S. Food and Drug Administration
John Roth was the Director of the Office of Criminal Investigations at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from 2012 to 2014. Based in the District of Columbia, he led efforts to investigate criminal activities affecting public health, including violations related to pharmaceutical and medical device safety.
Role at 9/11 Commission
In 2003-2004, John Roth served as Senior Counsel and Team Leader for the 9/11 Commission. He played a pivotal role in the investigation and analysis of the events leading up to the September 11 attacks, contributing to the commission's final report and recommendations for preventing future terrorist actions.