The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville (HACB) consists of five members and one of the members must be a resident of the Public Housing Program or Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Board Members are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Brownsville. It is the responsibility of the Board to interpret the policies that govern the HACB, which are subject to the mandates and limits set by State and Federal laws, and to chart the direction of the agency and ensure sound fiscal management. The Board holds their regular meetings on the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Rosa Allala Board Room at 24 Elm Street. Special meetings may be scheduled to meet particular deadlines or to ensure a quorum is present to conduct business.
HACB ADMINISTRATORS
Chief Executive Officer
Administrator
Mrs. Carla Mancha
Carla Mancha graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts from the Liberal Arts College with a concentration in Government and History and received her Master of Public Administration from St. Mary’s University of San Antonio. Ms. Mancha comes to the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville with nine years’ experience heading a medium sized housing authority, experience in city planning and also as an educator. Ms. Mancha has served as a Director on several boards one being the Texas Housing Association and the Girls Scouts of Southwest Texas.
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(956) 541-8315 ext. 1530
Chief Financial Officer
Administrator
Mr. Miguel Herrera
Miguel Herrera graduated from the University of Texas at Brownsville with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Finance. Mr. Herrera is Certified in Housing Choice Voucher Executive Management. He was hired in 2001 and has fifteen years of housing experience that covers the Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Capital Fund Programs. Mr. Herrera also works closely with the Tax Credit Properties in which the HACB is a General Partner.
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(956) 214-1535
Human Resources Officer
Administrator
Mr. Bob Wilson
Robert Wilson received his Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT with a Major in International Business and a Minor in Spanish. Mr. Wilson was Certified as a Professional in Human Resources in June of 2000, and has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and administration. He is also Certified as a Payroll Specialist, and is a member of the Lower Valley Chapter of the SHRM. A former Eagle Scout, Mr. Wilson has been involved with local Boy Scout troops since 1992.
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956-214-1541
Director of Housing Facilities
Administrator
Mrs. Isabel Nunez
Isabel has been in the housing industry since 1990. Her experience includes 7 years in banking and 10 years as a Certified Resident Manager, and she has earned certifications as a Section 8 HCV Specialist and a Public Housing Manager. She joined HACB in 2001 and served in the Housing Choice Voucher Program in various capacities. Isabel then served as Public Housing Director before becoming the first Director of Housing Facilities in July of 2015, overseeing all of HACB’s unit portfolio.
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956-214-1550
Director of Client Services
Administrator
Mrs. Leticia Gonzalez
Leticia Gonzalez graduated from the University of Texas – Brownsville and has two Associate’s Degrees in Applied Science. Mrs. Gonzalez also holds a Certificate in Housing Choice Voucher Executive Management. An HACB employee since 1999, she currently oversees the Client Services Team that covers the Housing Choice Voucher, Moderate Rehabilitation and Public Housing Programs. She has more than 18 years of experience in HUD regulations, policies and procedures and is committed to materializing the HACB’s Vision & Mission for the benefit of the community.
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(956) 214-1520