Steve Preston
Steve Preston | |
|---|---|
| 14th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | |
| In office June 5, 2008 – January 20, 2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Deputy | Roy Bernardi |
| Preceded by | Alphonso Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Shaun Donovan |
| 22nd Administrator of the Small Business Administration | |
| In office July 10, 2006 – June 5, 2008 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Hector Barreto |
| Succeeded by | Karen Mills |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1960 Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Molly Preston |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Northwestern University (BA) University of Chicago (MBA) |
Steven C. Preston (born August 4, 1960) is the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. He formerly served as the 14th United States secretary of housing and urban development from 2008 to 2009 and the 22nd Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration from 2006 until his appointment as HUD Secretary. Before entering public service, Preston spent nearly 25 years in financial and operational leadership positions in the private sector.