D.R. Horton Names Ben Carson Independent Director of Homebuilder

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D.R. Horton Inc., which builds homes in 29 states, named Ben Carson, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as an independent director.

The appointment, which expands the board to seven directors, was effective Tuesday, the Arlington, Texas-based homebuilder said in a statementBloomberg Terminal Wednesday. Carson was also named a member of the nominating and governance, audit and compensation committees.