Scott Turner (politician)

Scott Turner
Turner in 2019
United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Presumptive nominee
Assuming office
TBD
PresidentDonald Trump
SucceedingAdrianne Todman (acting)
Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council
In office
April 4, 2019 – January 20, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byRaul Torres
Succeeded byJustin Holland
Personal details
Born
Eric Scott Turner

(1972-02-26) February 26, 1972 (age 52)
Richardson, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (BA)
Signature

American football career
No. 29, 21
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:J. J. Pearce (Richardson)
College:Illinois (1991–1994)
NFL draft:1995 / round: 7 / pick: 226
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eric Scott Turner (born February 26, 1972) is an American businessman, motivational speaker, politician, and former professional football player, who previously served as the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council.[1] Turner formerly served as a Texas state representative for the 33rd District, which includes part of Collin County and all of Rockwall County. Before entering politics, Turner was an American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons.

In November 2024, Trump announced his intention to name Turner as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in his second administration.[2]

  1. ^ "Trump Names Scott Turner as Head of Opportunity and Revitalization Council". www.novoco.com. April 4, 2019. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  2. ^ "Trump picks Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development".