Standing Committees

  • Community Revitalization and Development Committee

    This committee addresses the program areas of Community Development and Revitalization, recommending actions to the Executive Committee regarding, but not limited to, program dollars, legislation, regulation, administration at federal, state, and local levels, and the effective representation of the membership’s interest. This committee meets at least twice per year, at the annual meeting and at the winter conference. Other meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the V.P. A written report from the V.P. of this committee shall be presented at all Board Meetings. This committee establishes training topics and confirms trainers for the Annual Conference and Winter Workshop for the CR&D track. These tracks must be developed at least two months prior to the respective conference. The CR&D Committee will be responsible for confirming moderators for the CR&D training tracks at the Annual and Winter Conferences.

    Community Revitalization and Development Committee Members:

    Robin Walls ( Vice President), Houston Housing Authority
    Antonio Williams, Texarkana Housing Authority
    Timothy E. Alcott, San Antonio Housing Authority
    Patrick Howard, Travis County Housing Authority
    Peter Clark, Houston Housing Authority
    Gene Reed, Abilene Housing Authority
    Noel De Leon, Pharr Housing Authority
    David Cortez, San Benito Housing Authority
    Tana Kauffman, Abilene Housing Authority

  • Housing:

    This committee addresses the program areas of Public Housing and Section 8, recommends actions to the Executive Committee regarding, but not limited to, program dollars, legislation, regulations, administration at federal, state and local levels, and the effective representation of the membership’s interest. This committee meets at least twice per year, at the annual meeting and at the Winter Workshop. Other meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the V.P. A written report from the V.P. of this committee shall be presented at all Board Meetings. This committee shall be responsible for establishing training topics and confirming trainers for the Annual Conference and the Winter Workshop for the Public Housing and Section 8 tracks. These tracks shall be developed at least two months prior to the respective conference. The Housing Committee will be responsible for confirming moderators for the Public Housing and Section 8 training tracks at the Annual Conference and Winter Workshop.

    Housing Committee Members:

    Daisy Flores ( Vice President of Housing), Cameron County Housing Authority
    Hilda Benavides ( Vice Chair), Harlingen Housing Authority
    Wayne Pollard, Tarrant County Housing Authority
    Barbara Bozon, Central Texas Housing Consortium
    Daisy Flores, Cameron County Housing Authority
    Amy Fava, Ballinger Housing Housing Authority
    Lisa Garcia, Austin Housing Authority
    Sandra Soucie, Quadel
    Mae Lewis, Ark-Tex Council Of Government
    Patrick Howard, Travis County Housing Authority
    Brook Etie, Dallas Housing Authority
    Benjamin A. Davis, Texas City Housing Authority
    Toni Glay, Sinton Housing Authority
    Betty Reyes, Sinton Housing Authority
    Theresa Nebers, Comanche Housing Authority
    Twila Stark, Comanche Housing Authority
    Gloria Dancer, Waco Housing Authority

     

    May 2022 Minutes

     

  • Member Services:

    This committee serves the general and special interests of the members which cut across program and professional lines; represents the interest of special interests groups within the membership, works to coordinate supportive products and services rendered by the Association such as conferences and conventions, workshops and seminars, publication, representation and such related matters. This committee must meet at least twice per year, at the annual meeting and at the winter conference. Other meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the V.P. A written report from the V.P. of this committee shall be presented at all Board Meetings. This committee shall have a Member Services Booth set up and have committee persons assigned to work the booth throughout each conference to promote membership in Texas NAHRO. Any promotional items, such as shirts, caps, etc., will be sold at the Member Services Booth. The Member Services Committee determines promotional items that the chapter will sell, within budget guidelines, ordering these items and keeping proper inventory control. This committee solicits new members and assists with the membership drive each year. In addition, this committee is responsible for reviewing membership fees and making recommendations for change to the Executive Board as appropriate.

    Member Services Committee Members:

    Mike Reynolds ( Vice President), Bangs Housing Authority
    Paula Blanton, Santa Anna Housing Authority
    Betty Brewer, Breckenridge Housing Authority
    Bernadine Spears, Odessa Housing Authority
    Beverly Banks, Munday Housing Authority
    Donna Dixon, Houston Housing Authority
    Nikki Brennan, Georgetown Housing Authority
    Milet Hopping, Waco Housing Authority
    Sherri McDade, Denton Housing Authority
    Edmond Francis, Custom Computers
    Billie Shelburn, Burnett Housing Authority
    Karen Baker Reynolds, Bangs Housing Authority
    Rebecca Ellis, Waco Housing Authority
    Gloria Dancer, Waco Housing Authority

    May 2022 Minutes

     

  • Professional Development:

    This committee focuses on the general and specific areas of career identification, training and education, certification and credentialing, and the professionalization of the members engaged in such job opportunities. This committee meets at least twice per year, at the annual meeting and at the Winter Worksho. Other meetings shall be called as deemed necessary by the V.P. A written report from the V.P. of this committee shall be presented at all Board Meetings. This committee establishes training topics and confirms professional trainers for the two Administrative Trainings scheduled each year, usually in January and August, and the Maintenance Seminar scheduled in June of each year. In order to allow for timely mailing of registration packets, training topics shall be developed by this committee at least 90 days prior to the training date(s). In addition, this committee develops topics and confirms trainers for the Professional Development / General Interest Track at the Annual Conference and Winter Workshop. These tracks shall be developed at least two months prior to the respective conference. The Professional Development Committee will be responsible for confirming moderators for the Professional Development / General Interest training track at the Annual Conference and Winter Workshop.

    Professional Development Committee Members:

    Ebby Green ( Vice President), Taylor Housing Authority
    Hilda Benavides, Harlingen Housing Authority
    Johnann Bradley, Childress Housing Authority
    Sonya Jenkins, Mesquite Housing Authority
    Robin Walls, Houston Housing Authority
    Horace Allison, HCHA
    Gayle Stutts, Crowell Housing Authority
    Gary Allsups, Corpus Christi Housing Authority
    Andrew Laabs, Odessa Housing Authority
    Daisey Flores, Cameron County Housing Authority
    Steve Martin, Mt. Pleasant Housing Authority

  • Commissioners Committee:

    This committee works to broaden the constituency and support programs to expand the skills of commissioners to effectively fulfill their responsibilities.

    This committee meets a least twice per year, at the annual meeting and at the winter conference. Other meetings may be called as deemed necessary by the V.P. A written report from the V.P of this committee shall be presented at all Board Meetings. This committee develops the training topics and identifies trainers for Commissioners training track at the Annual and Winter Conferences. These tracks shall be developed at least two months prior to the respective conferences. The Commissioner Committee will be responsible for confirming moderators for the Commissioners track at the Annual and Winter Conferences.

    Commissioners Committee Members:

    Sherri McDade ( Vice President), Denton Housing Authority
    Gary Allsup, Corpus Christi Housing Authority
    Terri Attaway, Fort Worth Housing Solutions
    Bernadine Spears, Odessa Housing Authority
    Cecelia Medrano, Sinton Housing Authority
    Melva Flowers, Texarkana Housing Authority
    Carlos Walker, Fort Worth Housing Solutions