HUD Adds Three to Key Leadership Roles

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has announced several key leadership appointments, as Drew McCall will serve as HUD’s Chief of Staff; and Todd Thurman, former Senior Advisor to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, and Reid Wilson, former HUD White House Liaison, will now serve as Deputy Chiefs of Staff. 

All three new HUD appointees will ensure that the Department carries out its mission to foster strong communities by increasing access to quality, affordable housing, expanding housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for all Americans. 

“Our robust team at HUD is stronger than ever,” said HUD Secretary Turner. “Drew, Todd, and Reid have proven track records of exceptional public service. Their devotion to the mission of HUD and innovative skills will help us maximize our operations so we can better serve the Americans who depend on us. I’m grateful and proud of them for answering the call to leadership as we faithfully work to usher in a new Golden Age of Homeownership.” 

McCall, as HUD’s Chief of Staff, will oversee internal operations and collaboration across the Department to ensure that HUD continues to serve rural, tribal, and urban communities at the highest standard. McCall most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Secretary Turner. During the first Trump administration, McCall served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Dr. Ben Carson, the 17th Secretary of HUD. 

Thurman, former Senior Advisor to Secretary Turner, and Wilson, former HUD White House Liaison, will now serve as Deputy Chiefs of Staff, coordinating cross-agency priorities and leading the execution of the Department’s daily functions. Both Thurman and Wilson also served under former HUD Secretary Carson. 

HUD latest executive appointments come on the heels of Andrew Hughes being confirmed by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 51-44 as the next Deputy Secretary of the Department. The role of HUD Deputy Secretary acts in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer within HUD.  

Hughes previously served as HUD Chief of Staff under HUD Secretary Carson, and most recently, as Chief of Staff under current HUD Secretary Turner. President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Hughes on March 11, 2025. 

“Andrew Hughes is a servant leader and is the right person, at the right time for this assignment to carry out HUD’s mission,” said HUD Secretary Turner via social media in welcoming Hughes to his new role. “We share a clear vision for HUD’s future, and it is truly a blessing to have him as Deputy Secretary. He will serve the American people well.”