Our dedicated board members are instrumental in guiding the foundation towards its mission of developing vibrant communities and improving lives. Committed to the delivery of optimal programming and supportive services, our board brings a wealth of experience and passion to our cause.
Our annual and regular board meetings are generally scheduled on the first Thursday of each month and are open to the public. These meetings provide transparency about our decision-making processes and the progress of our initiatives.
Stay informed on the HATC Foundation's initiatives and activities by checking out our past and upcoming board meetings, as we continue on our mission of fostering self-sufficiency, youth development, and family enrichment within our communities.
The HATC Foundation's Board of Directors passes formal resolutions to document important decisions made in guiding the organization. Here you can find resolutions adopted by the board to set policies, authorize activities and officially carry out duties of governance.
Laura Goettsche, an attorney at Hendler Flores Law, brings a strong background in community advocacy and legal expertise to her role. Inspired by her mother's work in El Paso, Laura has dedicated her career to challenging injustice and serving her community. She holds a Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law and actively volunteers with various organizations, including the Rotary Club of Northwest Austin and the Pflugerville Library Board.
Term Details (two year term)
Wilmer Roberts was appointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners on April 26, 2016. Mr. Roberts is a retired program manager from the Texas Military Force’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) program and has served as Deputy Division Director for the Texas Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Education, and Elder Outreach Division. Additionally, Mr. Roberts has served as Planning Commissioner for the City of Beaumont, Texas. Mr. Roberts serves on the Board’s Governance Committee and Human Resources Committee.
Term Details (two year term)
Sharal A. Brown is the owner and President of Majestic Services, Inc., a thriving woman-owned commercial construction business located in Austin, Texas. Her company is a General Contracting firm serving clients across the state of Texas and has completed commercial construction projects for the cities of Austin, Leander, Cedar Park, Elgin, Temple, San Antonio, and Dallas. As a General Contractor, Majestic Services has constructed new buildings, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs for commercial and institutional buildings. Majestic Services also provides Construction Photography Services and Construction Support Services such as Project Management, Construction Management, Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Office Engineering, Clerical, and Quality Control. Ms. Brown serves on the Board’s Executive Committee, Governance Committee, Human Resources Committee and Quality of Life Committee.
Term Details (two year term, first term filling an unexpired term)
Jolene Keene is a housing development finance professional who supports the creation and preservation of affordable housing across Texas. Jolene brings 20 years of expertise in public and private-sector housing finance, regulatory compliance, and supportive housing development. Jolene is the founder of Keene Development. She works with nonprofit developers to structure the financing and facilitate the construction of multifamily permanent supportive housing. Previously, Jolene served as Executive Director of Accessible Housing Austin!, as Development Finance Manager for the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, and as a program manager for Austin Habitat for Humanity. During this time, she has been involved in overseeing multimillion-dollar housing portfolios, developer partnerships, statewide lending initiatives, and housing program development. Jolene holds a Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University and a Certificate in Development Finance from the National Development Council.
Term Details (two year term)
If you're interested in learning more about how the HATC Foundation is managed, you can review our board governance documents. Viewing these formative records provides important insight into how we are governed.
Learn more about how we are managed and make important decisions, by viewing our Board Governance documents.
The HATC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit subsidiary of the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC), established to further its vision to develop vibrant communities which enhance and improve lives, through the delivery of optimal programming and supportive services.
