The Unfulfilled Promise of Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve Chair Tenure Kevin Warsh's appointment as a Federal Reserve Governor in 2006 was seen by many as a harbinger of change for the institution.
As one of the youngest and most conservative members to join the Fed's Board of Governors, Warsh's views on monetary policy were expected to shape the institution's direction under Chairman Ben Bernanke.
Warsh's background in finance and economics was well suited for his role at the Fed. A former Wall Street executive and member of the Bush administration, he brought a unique perspective to the institution.