Former Oklahoma Governor Joins Executive Committee of the J. Ronald Terwilliger Foundation for Housing America’s Families

The J. Ronald Terwilliger Foundation for Housing America’s Families recently announced that Frank Keating, the former Governor of Oklahoma who has joined its Executive Committee.

Keating retired as President and CEO of the American Bankers Association on December 31, 2015.

The Foundation’s Executive Committee current members include Scott Brown, the former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts; former Secretary of HUD Henry Cisneros; former U.S. Representative from New York Rick Lazio; and Nic Retsinas, who led the Federal Housing Administration during the Clinton Administration.

“I am thrilled and honored that Frank has joined the Foundation team. Frank has a deep appreciation of the housing needs and daily struggles of America’s working families. His extensive background in public policy will prove invaluable as the Foundation develops a comprehensive plan to respond to the ongoing crisis in housing,” said Ron Terwilliger, the Foundation’s Chairman and Founder.

Keating is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and his 30-year career in public service included stints as an FBI agent, U.S. Attorney and state prosecutor, and member of the Oklahoma state House and Senate. In additon, Keating also held prominent positions in the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Justice, and HUD during the administrations of Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Prior to joining the ABA, he served as President and CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers.

"Governor Keating is a national expert on mortgage finance. He understands that today’s renters are tomorrow’s homeowners. I look forward to working with Governor Keating to improve access to sustainable homeownership, a key objective of the Foundation," said Cisneros.