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- Worked for over 30 years in banking and financial services, holding senior positions at major banks.
- Led work on workforce planning, financial operations, and corporate leadership at large financial institutions.
- Also led the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Democratic candidate for Alabama State Treasurer in 2026.
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Party: Democratic
Overview
Rosilyn "Roz" Houston is a banking executive running for State Treasurer. According to public information, she has spent more than 30 years in banking and financial services, including senior roles at major institutions such as Santander and BBVA.
At Santander, she held leadership roles overseeing workforce planning and organizational management. Public materials also describe her work on major financial transactions and corporate operations.
In addition to her banking work, Houston led the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Houston says her background in banking and financial operations is relevant to the Treasurer's role, though voters may weigh that against her lack of direct elected-office experience.
What She Did
Short version: key actions and why they may matter to your vote.
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Worked in Banking for Over 30 Years
Action:
Houston spent more than 30 years in banking and financial services, holding senior executive positions at major banks including Santander US and BBVA US.
Why it matters:
The State Treasurer manages state investments and funds. Financial management experience from banking could be relevant to overseeing state finances. -
Leadership Role at Santander
Action:
Houston served as Senior Executive Vice President at Santander US and oversaw workforce planning, leadership planning, and organizational policy.
Why it matters:
Large financial institutions manage complex operations and require long-term planning. This experience could suggest familiarity with managing large organizations. -
Banking and Financial Operations
Action:
Houston held senior leadership roles at BBVA US and worked on major financial transactions, including BBVA's sale of its U.S. operations. She also had leadership responsibility for banking operations and financial performance.
Why it matters:
Managing large financial transactions and banking operations could give experience relevant to overseeing state investment and financial asset management. -
Led the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Action:
Houston served as Chair and Interim CEO of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a major Alabama nonprofit.
Why it matters:
Running a nonprofit requires organizational leadership and governance experience. This role could demonstrate her leadership and management skills.
Experience
- Senior Executive Vice President, Santander US
- Chief People & Culture Officer, Santander US
- Senior Executive Vice President, BBVA US
- Chair and Interim CEO, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- Corporate Board Director
- Executive Leadership in Banking and Financial Services
Things to Think About
- Houston has decades of banking experience. Do you think private-sector banking experience could prepare someone to manage state finances?
- She's also led a major nonprofit organization. Does leadership experience in large organizations suggest ability to run the Treasury?
- Houston is new to elected office. Boozer has been State Treasurer before. Which type of experience appeals more to you—private sector or government experience?
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