Michelle Bowman

Miki Bowman
Born	(1971-05-25) May 25, 1971 Hawaii, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Lawyer, government official
Known for	Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve

Michelle White "Miki" Bowman (born May 25, 1971) is an American lawyer who has been a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors since 2018. She is notably the inaugural occupant of the community bank seat on the board, a position created by legislation passed in 2015.

Prior to her tenure at the Federal Reserve, Bowman served as the banking commissioner for Kansas from January 2017 until November 2018. Her government experience also includes senior appointments at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security during President George W. Bush’s administration.

On March 17, 2025, after seven years on the Federal Reserve Board, President Trump nominated Bowman to replace Michael Barr as the Vice Chair for Supervision, subject to Senate approval. She officially took on this responsibility in June 2025.

Early life and education

Born in Hawaii, Bowman experienced a transient childhood due to her father’s service in the U.S. Air Force, spending significant time near St. Louis before graduating from high school in Council Grove, Kansas. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising and Journalism from the University of Kansas and earned her Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 1996.

U.S. Government

Between 1995 and 1996, Bowman completed an internship with Senator Bob Dole. From 1997 through 2002, she acted as legal counsel for the U.S. House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Government Reform and Oversight. In 2002, she was appointed by President George W. Bush as Director of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Subsequently, she served as Deputy Assistant Secretary and Policy Advisor at the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Tom Ridge.

London

In 2004, Bowman relocated to London because of her husband’s professional commitments and established the Bowman Group, a consultancy specializing in public affairs. She also held the position of chair for Republicans Abroad UK, maintaining active political engagement.

Banking

After returning to the United States in 2010, Bowman joined her family-owned Farmers & Drovers Bank as vice president, where she fulfilled roles including director, compliance officer, and trust officer. The bank reported assets totaling $181 million in 2017.

Kansas banking commissioner

Bowman resigned from Farmers & Drovers Bank to accept appointment as Kansas banking commissioner on January 31, 2017, following nomination by Governor Sam Brownback. She remained in this post until November 2018.

Federal Reserve

In April 2018, President Donald Trump nominated Bowman to occupy the Federal Reserve Board seat reserved for community banks, which had been held by Stanley Fischer with a term ending January 31, 2020. The Senate confirmed her nomination in November 2018 with a vote tally of 64–34. In April 2019, Trump announced his intention to nominate her for a full fourteen-year term. Bowman was reappointed on January 23, 2020, and officially sworn in on January 30, 2020, beginning a term set to expire on January 31, 2034.

On June 4, 2025, following a narrow Senate confirmation vote of 48–46, Bowman was confirmed as vice chair for supervision. She presented her agenda for this role during a June 6 address at Georgetown University. Bowman formally assumed the position on June 9 when Fed Chair Jerome Powell administered her oath of office; her term is scheduled to last four years until 2029.

Personal

Bowman is married to Wes Bowman. The pair welcomed two children while residing in England throughout a five-year period from 2004 to 2010.