Board of Commissioners
Meet our dedicated team of HATC board members who bring their unique experiences and expertise to help us achieve our mission. HATC is governed by board members appointed by the Travis County Commissioners Court. The HATC Board of Commissioners is the governing body that determines policies and resolutions of HATC. The Board approves decisions that chart the direction of current and future programs and authorizes the actions of the Executive Director and his designees.
Board meetings →
Stay informed about our progress and plans by checking out the minutes from our board meetings. Our board meets regularly to discuss current projects and make important decisions that impact our mission.
Board resolutions →
Resolutions reflect the commitment of the board to ensure transparency and accountability in all aspects of our operations. By providing public access to board resolutions, we aim to keep our stakeholders informed about the decisions that shape our affordable housing initiatives.
Board governance →
Here we keep important documents that outline the establishment and governing structure of the Housing Authority of Travis County Board of Commissioners. Browse these foundational records to learn about the history and processes of HATC leadership and decision-making.
Board portal →
Access to this portal is restricted to HATC Board members. The portal contains documents, training materials, and governance resources to support the effective operation and oversight of the Authority.
Board members
Laura Goettsche
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.
HATC Committees
- Executive Committee
- Governance, Finance, and Administration Committee
- HATC Foundation Liaison
Term Details (two year term)
- Appointed on July 23, 2024
- Term expires on December 31, 2025
Jolene Keene
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.
HATC Committees
- N/A
Term Details (two year term)
- Appointed on January 6th, 2026
- Term expires on December 31, 2027
Jimmy Paver
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.
HATC Committees
- Human Resources Committee
Term Details (two year term, first term filling an unexpired term)
- Appointed on March 8th, 2022
- Reappointed on August 23, 2022
- Reappointed on December 17, 2024
- Term expires on December 31, 2026
Wilmer Roberts
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.
HATC Committees
- Governance, Finance, and Administration Committee
- Human Resources Committee
- HATC 50th Anniversary Planning Committee
Term Details (two year term)
- Appointed on April 26th, 2016
- Reappointed on August 28th, 2018
- Reappointed on October 20th, 2020
- Reappointed on October 18th, 2022
- Reappointed on December 17, 2024
- Term expires on December 31, 2026
Sharal Brown
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.
HATC Committees
- Real Estate Committee
Term Details (two year term, first term filling an unexpired term)
- Appointed on March 8th, 2022
- Reappointed on August 23, 2022
- Reappointed on December 17, 2024
- Term expires on December 31, 2026
