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Rosilyn Houston received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Phoenix and Master’s from the University of Redlands. She is a mother of 3 children.

Rosilyn is Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Executive Vice President. She works at Santander USA, where she leads recruiting and employee development for the bank. She previously worked at BBVA Compass as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Talent and Cultural Executive.

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Rosilyn Houston's campaign for Alabama State Treasurer is her first run for public office.

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Rosilyn Houston is from California. She and her husband, Ron, live in Birmingham, Alabama.

Rosilyn is a veteran banker with over 30 years of experience in the retail banking industry. She has served in various senior management roles, including Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of Santander USA, and Chief Talent and Cultural Executive at BBVA Compass. She previously worked as a general manager and chief executive coordinator for T.D. Jakes International Ministries and The Potter's House of Dallas. She also worked as a bank teller, broker, notary, and supervisor. 

Rosilyn is currently the Alabama state treasurer. She was elected in 2026 and is serving her first term.

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- The state treasurer is the chief financial officer of Alabama and is responsible for managing and safeguarding the state’s money.
- The treasurer receives and deposits state funds, manages state bank accounts, and invests public money to maintain financial stability. They also oversee state debt, including issuing and managing bonds used to fund public projects such as roads, schools, and infrastructure.
- The treasurer manages savings programs such as CollegeCounts, the state’s 529 college savings plan, and the ENABLE Savings Plan for individuals with disabilities.
- In Alabama, the state treasurer is elected in a statewide, partisan election to a four-year term. Candidates must be a registered voter and a resident of the state.
- The state treasurer is paid an annual salary set by state law, which is approximately $120,000 per year.