Alphonso Jackson
In
nominating Alphonso Jackson as the nation’s 13th Secretary of the Department
of Housing and Urban Development, President George W. Bush called him “one
of the most experienced and respected authorities on housing policy in America.” Jackson
has served as HUD Secretary since March 2004, guiding the Department in its
mission of providing affordable housing and promoting economic development.
Prior to being named Secretary, he served for nearly three years as HUD’s
Deputy Secretary and managed the day-to-day operations of the $32 billion agency.
During his distinguished career, Secretary Jackson headed up housing agencies
in Dallas, Texas (which consistently ranked as one of the best-managed large-city
housing agencies in the country during his tenure), Washington, D.C., and St.
Louis, Missouri. Immediately preceding his appointment to HUD, Secretary Jackson
was President of American Electric Power-TEXAS, a $13 billion utility company
in Austin, Texas.
Jackson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree
in Education Administration from Truman State University. He received his law
degree from Washington University School of Law.
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