William John Pulte is an American businessman currently serving as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac since 2025. He is primarily known for his leadership roles within the housing and finance sectors, holding significant influence over these markets. Details about his earlier career and personal life are not specified in the provided information, but his current position signifies a prominent role in shaping housing policy and overseeing major financial institutions.
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May 28, 1988: William John Pulte Born
On May 28, 1988, William John Pulte was born. He later became a businessman and served as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
2010: Graduated from Northwestern University
In 2010, William John Pulte graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. He was also the president of his university's chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha.
2011: Pulte Capital Founded
In 2011, William Pulte founded Pulte Capital, a private equity firm.
2011: Founded Pulte Capital
In 2011, William Pulte founded Pulte Capital, an investment firm.
2013: Founded Detroit Blight Authority
By 2013, William Pulte had founded the Detroit Blight Authority, a nonprofit dedicated to clearing empty homes and cleaning up trash.
January 2014: Requested to Halt Efforts by Mayor Duggan
In January 2014, after Mike Duggan became the mayor of Detroit, he requested that William Pulte halt his blight removal efforts with the Detroit Blight Authority.
2014: Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List
In 2014, William Pulte was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
2015: The Blight Authority Founded
In 2015, Pulte founded The Blight Authority, a nonprofit organization focused on clearing empty homes.
March 2016: Campaign to Remove Richard Dugas Jr.
In March 2016, William J. Pulte initiated a campaign to remove PulteGroup's chief executive, Richard Dugas Jr.
2016: Pulte Named to PulteGroup Board
In 2016, amid a leadership dispute, William Pulte was named to PulteGroup's board of directors, serving for a four-year term.
November 2018: Pontiac Set to be Blight-Free
In November 2018, Pontiac mayor Deirdre Waterman stated that her city was set to be blight-free by the following year due to efforts by The Blight Authority.
2018: Inheritance after William J. Pulte's death
Following the elder William J. Pulte's death in 2018, the younger Pulte was the only descendant to receive an inheritance.
July 2019: Trump Praised Pulte for Veteran Car Giveaway
In July 2019, president Donald Trump praised William Pulte for promising to give two cars to two veterans if Trump retweeted the post.
2019: Began Using Twitter for Philanthropy
In 2019, William Pulte started using Twitter as a platform for philanthropic endeavors, inspired by Andrew Yang's pledge to give US$1,000 per month.
2020: Pulte leaves the board
In 2020, Pulte left the PulteGroup board after disagreeing with board members.
December 2021: Net Worth Estimated at US$100 Million
In December 2021, William Pulte estimated his net worth to be US$100 million in an interview with the Detroit Free-Press.
December 2022: Garnered 3.2 Million Twitter Followers
By December 2022, William Pulte had gained 3.2 million followers on Twitter.
December 2022: Pulte Sues Brandon Jones
In December 2022, William Pulte sued Brandon Jones, claiming he had been subject to harassment on Twitter.
2024: Contributed to Republican Causes
In 2024, William Pulte contributed heavily to Republican causes, including donating to the Republican National Committee and Trump's presidential campaign.
January 2025: Nominated as FHFA Director
In January 2025, president-elect Donald Trump nominated William Pulte as his choice for director of the FHFA.
January 16, 2025: Nomination as FHFA Director
On January 16, 2025, president-elect Donald Trump announced Pulte as his nominee for director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
2025: Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency
In 2025, William John Pulte served as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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