This is the highest honor given by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Sixteen leaders and 179 team members across 29 teams were nominated, submitted and reviewed by a joint committee of representatives.

Brother Hagins is the deputy assistant director for originations–mortgage, automobile, student and credit card lending at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a position he has held since 2012. He came to the Bureau with over 30 years of experience in federal supervision related to risk management practices and processes, compliance management systems, fair lending and general consumer protection issues.

Leadership Excellence recipients supervised one or more team members and provided colleagues with an environment where everyone can do their best work, develop and grow their own talents, and feel a sense of belonging; inspired and motivated people and teams; communicated with transparency, clarity and purpose; led with integrity; embraced a diversity of perspectives and modeled inclusivity; and emphasized coaching and development.