History of Bill Pulte in Timeline

William John Pulte is an American businessman currently serving as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) since 2025. He also holds the position of chairman for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, also since 2025. These roles position him in a significant capacity within the housing finance sector of the United States, overseeing key aspects of mortgage markets and housing policy.

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May 28, 1988: William John Pulte Born

On May 28, 1988, William John Pulte was born. He is an American businessman and philanthropist.

2010: Graduated from Northwestern University

In 2010, William John Pulte graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, where he was the president of his university's chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha.

2011: Founded Pulte Capital

In 2011, Pulte founded his own investment firm, Pulte Capital.

2013: Founded Detroit Blight Authority

By 2013, Pulte had founded the Detroit Blight Authority, a nonprofit that clears empty homes and cleans up trash.

January 2014: Requested to Halt Efforts

In January 2014, after Mike Duggan was inaugurated mayor of Detroit, he requested that Pulte halt his 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.

March 2016: Campaign to Remove PulteGroup's CEO

In March 2016, William J. Pulte began a campaign to remove PulteGroup's chief executive, Richard Dugas Jr.

2016: Named to PulteGroup's Board

In 2016, amid a leadership dispute, Pulte was named to PulteGroup's board, serving 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, crediting the work of The Blight Authority.

2018: Inheritance After Grandfather's Death

Following the elder Pulte's death in 2018, William John Pulte was the only descendant to receive an inheritance, according to a lawsuit.

July 2019: Trump Praised Pulte for Charity Promise

In July 2019, President Donald Trump praised Pulte for promising to give two cars to two veterans if Trump retweeted the post.

July 31, 2019: July 31, 2019

No event information available for July 31, 2019.

2019: Began Using Twitter for Philanthropy

In 2019, Pulte began using Twitter as a platform for philanthropic efforts and considered himself as the "inventor of Twitter philanthropy."

2020: Departure from PulteGroup's Board

In 2020, Pulte remained on the board until disagreeing with established board members.

December 2021: Estimated Net Worth

In December 2021, 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 garnered 3.2 million followers on Twitter.

December 2022: Sued Brandon Jones

In December 2022, Pulte sued Brandon Jones, claiming that he had been subject to harassment on Twitter.

2024: Donated to Republican Causes

In 2024, William Pulte contributed heavily to Republican causes, including donating to the Republican National Committee and Trump's presidential campaign.