Ronald Kurtz

At a glance

Ronald Kurtz is HUD's assistant secretary for Community Planning and Development. Before entering federal housing leadership, he worked in local planning and community development in Georgia and in presidential personnel.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• His Senate statement identifies work as a city planner in Dunwoody and director of community development in Grovetown, Georgia. [2]
• He described work revising local sign regulations, zoning codes and tree ordinances and guiding those revisions through public adoption processes. [2]
• The statement describes his college education at the University of Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs. [2]
• Before joining HUD, he served as special assistant to the president for Presidential Personnel, according to HUD's confirmation announcement. [1]

Role and nomination context

• HUD identifies his portfolio as Community Planning and Development, including grants for homelessness, affordable housing, disaster recovery and community development. [1]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. HUD announces Senate confirmation of senior leaders

   U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Ronnie Kurtz prepared statement, September 4, 2025

   Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.