Eric Scott Turner is an American businessman, politician, and former professional football player. He is currently serving as the 19th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development since 2025. His background spans both the sports and business worlds, culminating in a prominent role in the U.S. government.
On February 26, 1972, Eric Scott Turner was born. He would later become a businessman, politician, and professional football player.
In 1976, the last recorded Speaker Vote occurred before Eric Turner challenged Joe Straus for the role of Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives in January 2015.
In 1990, Eric Scott Turner graduated from Pearce High School, where he played football and ran track.
In 1991, Eric Scott Turner was named Big Ten Indoor Freshman of the Year in track and field.
In 1992, Eric Scott Turner won a Big Ten 400 meters indoor title in track and field and earned First Team, All-Big Ten honors.
In 1993, Eric Scott Turner won a Big Ten 400 meters indoor title in track and field, named Big Ten Athlete of the Month, and earned First Team, All-Big Ten honors.
In 1994, Eric Scott Turner played as cornerback and compiled forty-eight tackles for the 1994 Liberty Bowl champions.
In 1995, Eric Scott Turner graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in speech communications.
In 1995, Eric Scott Turner was drafted in the seventh round of the NFL draft by the Washington Redskins and signed a three-year deal.
In 1997, Eric Scott Turner was cut by Redskins coach Norv Turner.
In 1998, Eric Scott Turner played for the San Diego Chargers.
In 2002, Eric Scott Turner was cut by the Chargers and did not play in the NFL Season.
During the 2003 NFL off-season, Eric Scott Turner worked as an intern for Congressman Duncan Hunter.
In 2004, a leg injury during training camp ended Eric Scott Turner's professional football career.
On April 11, 2006, Eric Scott Turner finished eighth out of 17 candidates in the special election for California's 50th congressional district.
From 2007, Eric Scott Turner worked at Systemware, a content management software company.
In 2012, Eric Scott Turner announced his candidacy for the 33rd District of the Texas House of Representatives and won the general election.
On January 8, 2013, Eric Scott Turner was sworn into the Texas Legislature.
In January 2013, Eric Turner represented the 33rd District in the Texas Legislature
In 2013, Eric Scott Turner served as state representative for Texas's 33rd House District.
In January 2015, Eric Scott Turner challenged Joe Straus for the role of Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, but lost.
In 2016, Eric Turner received an honorary doctorate from Dallas Baptist University.
In January 2017, Eric Turner's term in the Texas Legislature ended.
In 2017, Eric Scott Turner's tenure as state representative for Texas's 33rd House District ended.
In 2019, Eric Scott Turner became the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council.
Since 2020, Eric Scott Turner has consulted for the NFL, Guidestone Financial, Avondale Dealerships, and the America First Policy Institute.
In 2021, Eric Scott Turner's tenure as executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council ended.
In 2023, Eric Scott Turner left Systemware, where he served in various capacities, including chief inspiration officer.
In 2023, Eric Scott Turner was named Chief Visionary Officer of JPI.
In November 2024, President Trump nominated Eric Turner for the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
In 2024, Eric Turner's nephew, Solomon, graduated from the University of Illinois.
On January 16, 2025, Eric Scott Turner appeared before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
On February 5, 2025, Eric Scott Turner was confirmed by the United States Senate as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
In 2025, Eric Scott Turner began serving as the 19th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.