A slate of senior leaders at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), have been confirmed by the U.S. Senate, 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).
“These individuals have already been doing the work – delivering results, strengthening accountability, and advancing HUD’s mission,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner said. “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.”
The agency said that the confirmations 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).
Confirmations Fill a Variety of Leadership Roles
Frank Cassidy was comfirmed Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner. He leads HUD’s Office of Housing and oversees FHA’s Single Family, Multifamily, and Healthcare mortgage insurance programs that support a $1.9 trillion portfolio central to the nation’s housing finance system.
Previously, Cassidy was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing and FHA.
“I am deeply grateful for the trust President Trump and Secretary Turner have placed in me,” Cassidy said. “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.”
Joseph Gormley was confirmed as President of Ginnie Mae. Gormley leads Ginnie Mae’s mission to connect the U.S. housing market with global capital markets, helping to provide low-cost financing for federal housing programs. He previously was 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,” Gormley said. “I look forward to continuing to deliver on Ginnie Mae’s mission to help more Americans realize the dream of homeownership.”
CHLA Praises Confirmations of Cassidy, Gormley
The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) released a statement in response to the confirmations Cassidy to be FHA Commissioner and Gormley to be Ginnie Mae President.
“Affordable homeownership took a big step forward today with the Senate confirmations of Frank Cassidy to run FHA and Joe Gormley to run Ginnie Mae,” said Scott Olson, Executive Director for CHLA. “Addressing concerns over spiraling housing costs has become one of Washington’s biggest priorities – and it is reassuring to know that these highly qualified individuals are now confirmed for these two critical positions.”
Benjamin Hobbs was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for PIH and will oversee affordable housing programs for low-income families, senior citizens, disabled Americans, and Native Americans, including public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers. He served as Special Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and Senior Policy Advisory at HUD during the first Trump administration.
“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,” Hobbs said. “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.”
Ronald Kurtz was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for CPD to oversee HUD grant programs addressing homelessness, affordable housing, disaster recovery and community development. Before joining HUD, Kurtz was 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,” Kurtz said. “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.”
Craig Trainor was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for FHEO, where he is responsible for enforcing civil rights in housing, administering the Fair Housing Act, and overseeing investigations of housing discrimination complaints. Trainor previously was 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,” Trainor said. “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.”
Benjamin DeMarzo was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for CIR, serving as HUD’s primary liaison to federal, state, and local governments. DeMarzo 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,” DeMarzo said. “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.”
David Woll was confirmed as General Counsel at HUD. Woll serves as the Department’s chief legal advisor, providing counsel on all legal aspects of housing, community development, and enforcement. Woll previously was 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,” Woll said. “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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