Background
Jackson, Alphonso Roy was born on September 9, 1946 in Marshall, Texas, United States. Son of Arthur Todd and Henriette (Green) Jackson.
Jackson, Alphonso Roy was born on September 9, 1946 in Marshall, Texas, United States. Son of Arthur Todd and Henriette (Green) Jackson.
Bachelor of Science, Truman State University(formerly Northeast Missouri State), 1968. Master of Arts, Truman State University(formerly Northeast Missouri State), 1969. Juris Doctor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1973.
Assistant professor criminal justice & political science University Missouri, St. Louis, 1973—1977. Director public safety City of St. Louis, 1977—1981, deputy executive director housing authority, 1981—1982. Director consultant services Laventhol & Horwath, St. Louis, 1982-1987.
Chief Executive Officer District of Columbia Department Public & Assisted Housing, Washington, 1987-1989. President, Chief Executive Officer housing authority City of Dallas, 1989-1996. President American Electric Power-TEXAS, 1996—2001.
Deputy secretary United States Department Housing & Urban Development (Housing and Urban Development), Washington, 2001—2004, acting secretary, 2003—2004, secretary, 2004—2008. Distinguished University professor, director Center for Public Policy & Leadership Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia, since 2008. Adjunct professor University Missouri, St. Louis.
Board commissioners Planned Industrial Expansion City of St. Louis, since 1978. Board directors St. Louis Local Development Company, since 1978.
Member Missouri Governor's Task Force on Education, 1975-1976, Sister Cities International, 1976-1981. Board directors Zale-Lipshy Hospital, Dallas, 1992, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, 1994 Truman State University, 1995, Texas Southern University, 1998. Chairman Texas General Services Commission, Austin, 1998.
Fellow: Kappa Alpha Psi. Member: National Bar. Association, Anniversary Club.
Married Marcia A. Clark-Jackson, June 18, 1988. Children: Annette Watkins, Lesley Jackson.