Dutko Worldwide Expands its Housing Practice with Addition of Michael Liu : 05-02-2005 WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 2, 2005 – Dutko Worldwide, one of the fastest-growing public policy firms in the nation, announced today the addition of Michael Liu as Senior Vice President. Liu brings years of government and private sector housing experience, including most recently serving as the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing (PIH) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “Michael Liu has tremendous housing experience, having worked inside the federal government, the Federal Home Loan Banks and in the private sector,” said Dutko Worldwide CEO Mark Irion. “He not only brings deep understanding of affordable housing issues, but will build a practice at Dutko that will help developers and communities and other participants in the nation’s housing equation develop creative solutions in the complex world of housing development.” “Our goal is not just to represent housing sector interests, but to put Michael, Phil Musser and the rest of our team’s specialized knowledge to use to speed development of better housing and communities for lower income Americans. Among the areas of focus for the housing team will be linking new value from the Nation’s military, public and Native American housing resources with the financial services industry; developing viable affordable housing, and economic and community development strategies for states, localities, and tribes; providing policy expertise on changes being proposed to programs such as Section 8, public housing and community development block grants; and assisting international partners to structure effective housing programs overseas.” Irion continued, “Dutko is very focused on building the most talented team of professionals across a range of practice areas that are important to our clients. With Mike’s addition, our housing group is unmatched in its level of experience, depth of insight and connections. Whether the issues are state or federal, private sector or public sector, our team has been there before.” Mike will lead the housing practice along with Phil Musser, Dutko Vice President and former Chief of Staff at HUD. The practice is focused on both helping private sector clients find innovative approaches to development opportunities and assisting public entities with the navigation of federal programs. Mike Liu was appointed Assistant Secretary at HUD in September 2001. While there, he oversaw the administration of all public housing, Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 rental assistance, and Native American housing programs. The scope of his authority comprised well over $20 billion, or 70 percent, of HUD’s annual operating budget. Mike previously served as Senior Vice President for Community Investment for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. In his native Hawaii, Mike practiced law, was a vice-president for Bank of America, and spent 10 years in the Hawaii legislature. The addition of Mike Liu is another step in Dutko Worldwide’s unique strategy of building the first independent public affairs firm with a national and global multi-disciplinary public policy management capability. Other recent moves include adding a new office in Miami and hiring staff with experience in the White House, Congress, local government and politics. In recent years, the company has added offices and operations in every corner of the United States, giving it a true 50-state reach. In 2004, the company began a global affairs practice and opened an office in Prague that focuses on the markets of Central and Eastern Europe. The firm combines this worldwide reach with best-in-class federal lobbying and strategic consulting, state-based partnership-building, research and polling, and government marketing services. More domestic and international capabilities are planned for 2005 and beyond. About Dutko Worldwide Dutko Worldwide provides comprehensive government affairs management and strategic counsel and helps build public—private partnerships with federal, state and international levels of government. Dutko is consistently ranked as one of the “top 10 most powerful lobbying firms” in the country by FORTUNE magazine. Dutko Worldwide’s principle operating units are Dutko Global Advisors, Dutko Washington, Dutko State & Local), Dutko Research & Polling, and Dutko Government Markets. For more information go to www.dutkoworldwide.com or call us at 202-484-4884. ### Learn more about Michael Liu. » Learn more about Dutko's 'Housing' Team. »