Background
Couch, Robert M. was born on April 3, 1957.
Couch, Robert M. was born on April 3, 1957.
Bachelor of Science, Washington & Lee University, 1978. Juris Doctor, Washington & Lee University, 1982.
Law clerk to Honorary John F. Wisdom United States Court Appeals (5th Circuit). Law clerk to Honorary Lewis F. Powell, Junior United States Supreme Court. General counsel, Chief Financial Officer First Commercial Bancshares, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama.
Chairman Mortgage Bankers Association, 2003—2004, member blue ribbon task force. President, Chief Executive Officer New South Federal Savings Bank, Birmingham, Alabama. Managing director Collateral Mortgage, Ltd.
President Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Washington, 2006—2007. General counsel, chief legal officer United States Department Housing & Urban Development (Housing and Urban Development), 2007—2009. Founding partner, Chief Executive Officer ARK Real Estate Strategies, LLC, Birmigham, Alabama, since 2009.
Past president Mortgage Bankers Association Alabama. Member thrift industry advisory council Federal Reserve.
Married Anne E. Couch. Children: Mary Stuart, Frances.