(RTTNews) - David Kellermann, the acting Chief Financial Officer of beleaguered Freddie Mac was found dead Wednesday morning. The death is an apparent suicide, several media outlets are reporting, although police have yet to confirm that Kellermann, 41, took his own life.

The financial head of the government-sponsored mortgage lender was found dead in his Hunter Mill Estates home in Fairfax County, VA early Wednesday. His wife reportedly alerted the authorities following the discovery of his body. Kellermann was named acting CFO of Freddie Mac in September 2008, during the most serious financial and housing crises since the Great Depression.
Kellermann's worked at Freddie Mac for 16 years. As acting CFO he was in charge of FRE's financial controls, financial reporting and oversight of the company's budget and financial planning.

Click here to receive FREE breaking news email alerts for Freddie Mac and others in your portfolio

by RTT Staff Writer

For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com