Freddie Mac Acting CFO Found Dead In Vienna

VIENNA, Va. (WUSA) -- David Kellermann, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Freddie Mac, was found dead early Wednesday morning.

Fairfax County Police officials responded to his home in Vienna around 5:00 a.m. after a 911 call was made from the address. Sources tell 9NEWS NOW that it appears Kellermann, 41-years-old, hanged himself. Police say his body was found in the basement of the home.

Freddie Mac officials say Kellerman was with Freddie Mac for more than 16 years and named Acting Chief Financial Officer in September.

Freddie Mac's interim CEO John Koskinen has released the following statement regarding the death of Kellermann.

"The Freddie Mac family is truly saddened by the news this morning of David Kellermann's death. We extend our deepest condolences to David's family and loved ones for this terrible personal tragedy."

"David was a man of great talents. He dedicated those talents to Freddie Mac for more than 16 years, serving in many business and finance capacities before recently taking the reins as acting chief financial officer. His extraordinary work ethic and integrity inspired all who worked with him. But he will be most remembered for his affability, his personal warmth, his sense of humor and his quick wit. David was a friend to many in the Freddie Mac family, and we mourn his passing."

Kellermann was named acting CFO in September, that's when the federal government seized control of Freddie Mac. Freddie Mac's website says Kellerman recieved a bonus of $170,000 in December, a small sum compared to other executive bonuses. But he was due to receive a total of $850,000 in bonus money.