Dear Multifamily Stakeholders,

It is my pleasure to announce Donald Billingsley as the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing. Prior to his new position at HUD, Donald's most recent role was Vice President with Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, a subsidiary of Truist Bank. He was responsible for originating mortgages for multifamily and commercial properties, nationwide. 

Don has deep roots in multifamily real estate and affordable housing. He previously served as HUD’s Multifamily Regional Director for the southeast region, managing FHA Multifamily Insurance, Project Based Rental Assistance and the Section 202/811 Capital Advance programs in southeastern states and Caribbean territories. He also spent several years in Multifamily Production at HUD HQ.

Prior to his last tour with HUD, he was an Analyst with the Federal Home Loan Bank’s affordable housing programs and spent 15 years developing and managing Low Income Housing Tax Credit developments. Don is a U.S. Navy combat veteran. He and his wife Denise have three adult children and four grandchildren. 

Please join me in welcoming Don. Together, we look forward to continuing working with you in providing stability and affordability to the Multifamily housing market in support of HUD's mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities.