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.
Judy Flores has dedicated her life to helping others, initially working in the medical field until she discovered her passion for affordable housing. She is the President of A&E Housing Enterprises, a company she founded in 2014 with the goal of impacting the lives of working families and the elderly living on limited income through the creation of affordable housing using the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. Judy holds a Masters in Real Estate Development from Georgetown University and has served on multiple boards and committees within the affordable housing arena.
Sharal A. Brown is the owner and President of Majestic Services, Inc., a thriving woman-owned commercial construction business in Austin, Texas. Her company serves clients across Texas as a General Contractor, constructing new buildings, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs for commercial and institutional buildings. Majestic Services also provides Construction Photography, Project Management, Construction Management, Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Office Engineering, Clerical, and Quality Control services.
A native of Austin, Jimmy currently serves as the Development Director for Stepping Stone Schools, a family-owned business. Prior to that, he spent 15 years working in federal, state and local politics. Jimmy has a degree in Economics from Southwestern University and is a graduate of the LBJ School of Public Affairs. He has three children and lives in Central Austin.
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.
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.
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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.
