Nomination of Joseph G. Schiff To Be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

The President today announced his intention to nominate Joseph G. Schiff to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Public and Indian Housing). He would succeed J. Michael Dorsey.

Since 1985 Mr. Schiff has been manager of the Louisville Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Louisville, KY. Prior to this he was managing partner of Elaine Schiff Realtors in Louisville. He has served as deputy county judge-executive for Jefferson County, KY, and as a legislative assistant to Congressman William O. Cowger.

Mr. Schiff received a bachelor of arts degree from American University and a juris doctorate degree from the University of Louisville. He is married to the former Polly Sherman. They have two sons and reside in Louisville, KY.