HUD Announces William Spencer as Pacific Regional Administrator

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the appointment of William Spencer as the Regional Administrator for the Pacific Region (Region IX).

“Will Spencer is an American hero and served 24 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL Master Chief,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. “His lifetime commitment to public service is an incredible asset that will help us usher in the Golden Age of American homeownership. We are blessed to welcome him as part of the team at HUD.”

Spencer brings more than two decades of leadership experience from his distinguished career in the U.S. Navy where he completed 14 deployments, including eight combat tours, and earned multiple honors such as the Bronze Star Medal with Valor. Following his military service, he founded the American Warrior Association and the Urban Explorers Program to support veterans, first responders, and underserved youth. Spencer holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Intelligence from American Military University and a Bachelor of Science in Management Communications from Southern Christian University.

"It is a profound honor to serve the people of Region Nine under the leadership of Secretary Scott Turner,” said Regional Administrator William Spencer. “From the heartland of Arizona to the shores of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, I am committed to advancing opportunity, dignity, and hope for every American. Together, we will continue building stronger communities, empowering families, and ensuring that the promise of the American Dream is not only preserved-but expanded-for generations to come."

Spencer will lead field operations across Region IX, serving Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Islands. In this role, he will support Secretary Turner in expanding access to affordable housing, promoting community revitalization, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for Americans in rural, tribal, and urban communities.