WASHINGTON – The United States Senate confirmed a slate of senior leaders at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), formalizing appointments in Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH), and Office of Community and Planning Development (CPD). Today’s confirmations of the Department’s leadership team build on recent confirmations of leaders for the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations (CIR), and Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO).

“These individuals have already been doing the work – delivering results, strengthening accountability, and advancing HUD’s mission,” said Secretary Scott Turner. “Their Senate confirmation continues to build our outstanding team. These nominees are focused on supporting housing opportunities and improving affordability for the American people. I am proud to have such dedicated and experienced professionals supporting President Trump’s agenda at HUD.”

Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

The Senate confirmed Frank Cassidy as Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner. Cassidy leads HUD’s Office of Housing and oversees FHA's Single Family, Multifamily, and Healthcare mortgage insurance programs, which support a $1.9 trillion portfolio central to the nation’s housing finance system. He previously served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing and FHA.

“I am deeply grateful for the trust President Trump and Secretary Turner have placed in me,” said Assistant Secretary Cassidy. “Under Secretary Turner’s leadership, we will continue modernizing FHA, supporting responsible homeownership, increasing housing supply, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector to deliver for American families.”

Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)

Joseph Gormley was confirmed as President of Ginnie Mae, where he leads the agency’s mission to connect the U.S. housing market with global capital markets, helping to provide low-cost financing for federal housing programs. Gormley previously served as Ginnie Mae’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

“I am grateful for the trust the President and Secretary Turner have placed in me,” said President Gormley, “I look forward to continuing to deliver on Ginnie Mae’s mission to help more Americans realize the dream of homeownership.”

Public and Indian Housing (PIH)

Benjamin Hobbs was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for PIH, overseeing affordable housing programs for low-income families, senior citizens, disabled Americans, and Native Americans, including public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers. During the first Trump administration he served as Special Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and Senior Policy Advisory at HUD.

“Thank you, President Trump and Secretary Turner, for your faith in me to lead PIH and work to ensure all Americans have access to decent, safe, and affordable housing,” said Assistant Secretary Hobbs. “PIH will put American families first as we promote economic self-sufficiency, transition away from the failed Public Housing platform, hold Public Housing Authorities accountable, remove overly burdensome regulations, and partner with Tribes to expand affordable housing.”

Community Planning and Development (CPD)

Ronald Kurtz was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for CPD, overseeing HUD grant programs addressing homelessness, affordable housing, disaster recovery and community development. Prior to joining HUD, Kurtz served as Special Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel.

“It is incredibly humbling to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to join the HUD team,” said Assistant Secretary Kurtz. “President Trump and Secretary Turner are true examples of servant leaders, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help advance their agenda. CPD touches nearly every community in our great nation, and our team is energized by the responsibilities placed in our hands.”

Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)

Craig Trainor was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for FHEO, responsible for enforcing civil rights in housing, administering the Fair Housing Act, and overseeing investigations of housing discrimination complaints. He previously served as Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education.

“I am honored to serve in the administration and work alongside Secretary Turner to put more Americans on the path to homeownership,” said Assistant Secretary Trainor. “I will eliminate unlawful discrimination in the housing market by enforcing the Fair Housing Act according to its statutory text. And I will end the weaponization of the Fair Housing Act, which the Obama and Biden administrations used to advance a deeply misguided vision that discouraged residential development and allowed faceless bureaucrats to socially engineer American neighborhoods.”

Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations (CIR)

Benjamin DeMarzo was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for CIR, serving as HUD’s primary liaison to federal, state, and local governments. He previously held senior leadership roles at HUD during the first Trump administration, most notably as Assistant Deputy Secretary for Field Policy and Management.

“I look forward to working with Congress to advance President Trump’s affordability agenda,” said Assistant Secretary DeMarzo. “Under Secretary Turner’s leadership, HUD will work with our partners at the federal, state, and local level to ensure young families can achieve the American dream of homeownership. CIR will partner with key stakeholders and our colleagues across the federal government to solve problems and put the American people first.”

Office of General Counsel (OGC)

David Woll was confirmed as General Counsel at HUD, serving as the Department’s chief legal advisor, providing counsel on all legal aspects of housing, community development, and enforcement. Woll previously served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development.

“It’s a tremendous and humbling honor to take up this role,” said General Counsel Woll. “I’m grateful for President Trump’s and Secretary Turner’s leadership. We have a great team at HUD and I’m excited to support our mission of expanding the American Dream of homeownership.”

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