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Learn about the activities and responsibilities of Kansas City Fed President and CEO Jeff Schmid. Jeff represents the Tenth Federal Reserve District on the Federal Open Market Committee and leads a workforce of nearly 2,000 people located in offices in Kansas City, Denver, Oklahoma City, and Omaha.
Across the Tenth District
Explore Kansas City Fed President and CEO Jeff Schmid's latest speeches, messages and outreach.
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Explore some of Jeff’s recent outreach efforts throughout the 10th District and beyond.
President Schmid joined the Kansas City Fed in 2023. Read his complete bio here.
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What does Jeff do as president of the Kansas City Fed?
As president of the Kansas City Fed, Jeff leads a workforce of nearly 2,000 staff across the Tenth Federal Reserve District and represents the region on the Federal Open Market Committee, which sets monetary policy for the United States. He participates in each FOMC meeting and was a voting member in 2025, following the established rotation schedule for Federal Reserve Banks. He also hosts the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, an annual event in Wyoming that brings together international central bankers, academics, policymakers, and others who convene to discuss economic and financial issues of mutual concern. Learn more about Jeff here.
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What is the role of a Federal Reserve Bank President and CEO?
A Federal Reserve Bank president’s responsibilities fall into three broad areas:
- A policymaker and policy advisor
- The CEO of the organization
- A contributor to Federal Reserve System leadership
These distinct roles each require a commitment to public service and the ability to effectively communicate and build working relationships with the Federal Reserve’s various stakeholders and audiences. External LinkAccording to the Board of Governors, a Federal Reserve Bank president should:
- Guide the Bank’s economic research and gathering economic intelligence
- Provide insights to Federal Open Market Committee policy discussions
- Communicates clearly about monetary policy
- Is a strong chief executive officer of the Bank
- Ensures the Bank maintains an effective system of bank supervision by carrying out its delegated authority from the Board of Governors
- Makes strong personal contributions to matters requiring collective System action or direction
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Jeff Schmid in the 10th District
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| Image | Kansas City Fed President and CEO Jeff Schmid addresses attendees at the 2025 Kansas City Economic Outlook. The Bank co-hosted the Nov. 7 event with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). Photo credit: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City |
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| Image | Javier Fernandez (left), President and CEO of OPPD and current Omaha Branch Board Chair, talks with President Schmid at the October 2025 Joint Board Meeting. The photo was taken at OPPD's North Omaha Power Station. Photo credit: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City |
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| Image | Paul Maass, CEO of Scoular and member of the Kansas City Board (left), Amy Hornocker, Executive Director of College World Series of Omaha (center) and Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid pose for a photo during an October 2025 Joint Board event in Omaha, Neb. The photo was taken at Charles Schwab Field, home of the College World Series. Photo credit: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City |
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| Image | President Schmid speaks with media in advance of the 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. The Bank hosts the event each August to bring together dozens of central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists from around the world to discuss long-term policy issues of mutual concern. Photo credit: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City |
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| Image | Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr and Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid participated in a Fed Listens event in Omaha, Neb. in June 2025. Photo credit: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City |
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| Image | Connecting with community members at Future of Banking | After speaking at "The Future of Banking: Navigating Change" conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, President Jeff Schmid had the opportunity to connect with community members who attended. Photo credit: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City |