Scott Turner was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 5, 2025, to be the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He previously served as Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC). During his tenure, Turner led the interagency Opportunity Zones Initiative working with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments across the country to revitalize economically distressed areas, promote affordable housing, and the creation of new businesses. Turner also served as a housing development executive at JPI, one of the nation’s leading developers of multi-family housing. He also served as an Associate Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church and as Founder and CEO of the Community Engagement & Opportunity Council, dedicated to reviving communities through mentorship, sports, and economic opportunity. As a lifelong Texan, Turner represented the 33rd District in the Texas State Legislature from 2013-2017. Prior to his career in public service, Turner played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Denver Broncos.

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