Risk Management Agency Program Announcement

ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR APPROVED AT RMA

WASHNGTON, Oct 25, 2002 - Risk Management Agency (RMA) Administrator Ross J. Davidson announced the appointment of David C. Hatch as the Associate Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency. Hatch joins Byron Anderson as one of two RMA Associate Administrators.

"David will be primarily responsible for overseeing the development and evaluation of new products within the guidelines established by the FCIC Board of Directors," said Davidson. "His many years as a risk manager in the private sector will be invaluable as we chart a strategic new direction in product development."

Hatch has over 14 years of experience providing outsourced risk management and claims management services to large corporations. As the risk manager for several multi-billion dollar corporations, he was responsible for identifying risk exposures and designing, negotiating and implementing innovative and effective programs to eliminate, minimize, or transfer potential loss exposures. In doing so, he has worked with many domestic and international insurers, reinsurers, and agents/brokers.

Additionally, Hatch has over 7 years' experience in human resources with Aetna Life and Casualty including diversity, employee development, organization development, recruiting, and replacement planning.

Originally from California, David has also lived in Connecticut, Ohio, Texas. He has been married 27 years and has three grandchildren.