Scott Turner | |
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United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Presumptive nominee | |
Assuming office TBD | |
President | Donald Trump |
Succeeding | Adrianne Todman (acting) |
Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council | |
In office April 4, 2019 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
In office January 8, 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Raul Torres |
Succeeded by | Justin Holland |
Personal details | |
Born | Eric Scott Turner February 26, 1972 Richardson, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (BA) |
Signature | |
American football career |
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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]