“We at the OCC are
committed to making sure the Gulf Coast has the
support it needs to continue progressing on its long-term effort to rebuild
after the devastating hurricanes of 2005,” said Comptroller of the Currency
John C. Dugan. “Scarlett strengthens our
team in New Orleans
by bringing her vast experience in community development and passion for this
region.”
As part of the OCC Community Affairs team, Mrs. Duplechain will
serve as a liaison to governmental organizations, community groups, and
national bank customers on community reconstruction financing issues and
hurricane-related banking matters. She
will also identify community development lending and investment opportunities available
to national banks seeking to aid the Gulf
Coast reconstruction
efforts.
Mrs. Duplechain joins the two other members of the OCC's Southern
District Community Affairs team: David
Lewis, who is based in the OCC's Southern District Office in Dallas, and Karol
Klim, who is based in the agency's Atlanta Field Office.
Mrs. Duplechain joins the OCC from JPMorgan Chase where she served
as Vice President and Community Relations Manager of the Philanthropy
Division. In that role, she oversaw the
bank's community development and philanthropy efforts across Louisiana.
Mrs. Duplechain joined Chase, formerly Bank One, in 1991.
Prior to Chase, Mrs. Duplechain spent 10 years with the City of
Beaumont, Texas, working and managing the Home Ownership and Housing
Rehabilitation programs. She has more
than
25 years in community development and several years of experience as a licensed
real estate broker and appraiser.
Mrs. Duplechain serves as board member and participant of a variety
of community organizations including: Leadership
Greater Baton Rouge Alumni, Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, and Old South
Baton Rouge Neighborhood.
Mrs. Duplechain holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Houston.
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