Donald Billingsley

Donald Billingsley is the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multifamily Housing. Prior to returning to HUD, Don’s previous 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 and as Director of the Atlanta Departmental Enforcement Center. Prior to his first tour with HUD, Don 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 properties. Don is a U.S. Navy combat veteran.