James C. Cruse Authorized as Acting EXIM First Vice President and Vice Chairman

05/02/2021
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EXIM Senior Vice President of Policy Analysis and International Relations James C. Cruse Authorized as Acting EXIM First Vice President and Vice Chairman, Term of Board Member Judith D. Pryor Extended

These actions Maintain Quorum on EXIM’s Board of Directors

WASHINGTON – The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today announces that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. authorized Senior Vice President of Policy Analysis and International Affairs James C. Cruse to serve in an acting capacity as EXIM First Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. In addition, the term of EXIM Board Member Judith D. Pryor has been extended for up to an additional six months. Both actions were effective as of January 20, 2021, and have enabled the agency to maintain the quorum on the Board of Directors in accordance with EXIM’s Charter. The term of the third currently serving board member, Spencer Bachus III, is in effect until January 20, 2023.

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James C. Cruse Authorized as Acting EXIM First Vice President and Vice Chairman

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EXIM Senior Vice President of Policy Analysis and International Relations James C. Cruse Authorized as Acting EXIM First Vice President and Vice Chairman, Term of Board Member Judith D. Pryor Extended

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