Advocating for Affordable Homes in Texas
Established in 1989, Texas Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies, or TALHFA, aims to inform, plan, and support the needs of local housing finance agencies in their delivery of affordable residences in the state of Texas. We are the only statewide association that focuses on the housing needs and concerns of local communities.
Different Housing Professionals Working Together
TALHFA members collaborate to contribute to this one piece of the housing continuum, which is necessary to serve the overall population of the ever-growing Texas communities. Our interests in meeting local housing needs are both personal and professional since our members live in the communities we serve.
Members of Our Trade Association
Based in Austin, Texas, our nonprofit organization has over 250 active members in all areas of affordable housing. These professionals include:
Our members work together to offer inexpensive solutions for homeownership and rental opportunities and provide reasonably priced yet quality homes for the following:
Learn More About Local Housing Finance Corporations
Local HFCs are created under the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act of 1979, which is currently authorized under Chapter 394.905, of the Texas Local Government Code. While not a governmental entity, each corporation is a duly constituted nonprofit instrumentality of the government offices that sponsored the creation of the HFC.
The Purpose of Local HFCs
An HFC provides a local focus on the housing needs of various grassroots areas. To meet their mission, these organizations offer housing opportunities that are needed in their communities. These include activities that assist in the provision of safe, decent, and inexpensive housing in the communities they serve, such as:
HFCs also provide a variety of safe mortgage products for first-time homebuyers. These options come from tax-exempt bond financing or the issuance of Mortgage Credit Certificates.
A Note from the President
Check back in early 2023 for our Board President's statement!
Board of Directors
| January 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALHFA 2023 Board of Directors | ||||
|
Andrea Shields Managing Director Travis County HFC |
Pres. |
700 Lavaca Street Suite 1560 Austin TX 78701 |
Office: (512) 854-9116 Fax: (512) 854-4210 Cell: (512) 960-9857 [email protected] |
12/31/25 |
|
Rick Sheffield Executive Director Rowlett HFC |
1st VP |
4113 Main St. Suite 105 Rowlett, TX 75088 |
Office: (469) 431-0108 Cell: (214) 773-1061 [email protected] |
12/31/25 |
|
Diana McIver President DMA Development Co, LLC |
2nd VP |
4101 Parkstone Heights Dr Suite 310 Austin TX 78746-7485 |
Office: (512) 328-3232 x 4504 Fax: (512) 328-4584 Cell: (512) 762-2651 [email protected] |
12/31/23 |
|
Robert Coleman Managing Director Raymond James |
Treas. |
50 N. Front Street Memphis TN 38103 |
Office: (901) 529-5404 Fax: (901) 579-4363 Cell: (901) 289-3375 [email protected] |
12/31/24 |
|
Mindy Cochran Executive Director Arlington HFC |
Sec. |
501 West Sanford Street Suite 20 Arlington, TX 76011-7091 |
Office: (817) 276-6790 Fax: (817) 962-1206 [email protected] |
12/31/23 |
|
Patricia Ward Consultant |
Imm. Past Pres. |
1509 S. University Dr Suite 276 Fort Worth TX 76107-9502 |
Cell: (817) 996-2973 [email protected] |
12/31/23 |
|
Pamela Black Senior Vice President Bank of Texas |
777 Main St Suite 3500 Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
Office: (817) 348-5797 Fax: (972) 581-8913 Cell: (817) 889-2889 [email protected] |
12/31/24 | |
|
Shari Flynn Executive Director Lubbock HFC |
3212 Ave. Q Lubbock, TX 79411-2613 |
Office: (806) 745-9559 Fax: (806) 765-5828 Cell: (806) 535-5356 [email protected] |
12/31/25 | |
|
Melinda Frazer Sr Director of Business Development Portfolio Resident Svcs. |
3701 Kirby Suite 860 Houston, TX 77098 |
Office: (713) 526-6634 Fax: (713) 526-7019 Cell: (972) 816-5702 [email protected] |
12/31/24 | |
|
Jill Miller Executive Director Odessa HFC |
3801 North Dixie Blvd Odessa, TX 79762-6827 |
Office: (432) 362-2349 Fax: (432) 362-4200 Cell: (432) 638-3721 [email protected] |
12/31/23 | |
|
Jim Shaw Executive Director Capital Area HFC |
4101 Parkstone Heights Dr Suite 280 Austin, TX 78746-7397 |
Office: (512) 347-9903 Fax: (512) 732-8341 Cell: (512) 657-1199 [email protected] |
12/31/24 | |
|
Jeff Smith Executive Director Houston HFC |
9545 Katy Freeway, Suite 105 Houston, TX 77024 |
Office: (713) 461-2749 Cell: (281) 615-3767 [email protected] |
12/31/25 | |
|
Jeff Spicer VP and Project Partner Dominium |
2905 Northwest Blvd, #150 Plymouth, MN 55447 |
Office: (763) 392-9875 [email protected] |
12/31/24 | |
|
Ron Williams Executive Director Southeast Texas HFC |
11111 South Sam Houston Parkway East Houston, TX 77089 |
Office: (281) 484-4663 x108 Fax: (281) 484-1971 Cell: (713) 542-7982 [email protected] |
12/31/23 | |
Committees
Members are encouraged to sign up for any committee(s) of their interest. Your participation makes TALHFA an even stronger association! Contact us at [email protected] to be added to committee membership.
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to identify strategies to increase membership and to serve TALHFA members in the best possible way. Committee members help to identify potential members and suggest marketing strategies & materials. Committee members also help to identify possible benefits and new services for TALHFA members.
The Conference Planning Committee helps to identify topics, speakers, events, exhibits, and sponsorships for the annual event. The committee is responsible for increasing attendance and sponsorships. If necessary, the committee members may be asked to provide assistance during the conference.
The Legislative Committee members work with the membership on legislative issues to define TALHFA’s position on those issues. The committee members are often asked to make Capitol visits to communicate information about TALHFA and our membership. All TALHFA Board members are on this committee in addition to any other volunteer members. The Chair of this committee is automatically the 2nd Vice President.
The nominating committee meets to identify the slate of candidates for the Board of Directors Election each year. Additionally, the committee meets to determine a recommended slate of officers for the Board each January. The Chair of this committee is automatically the most recent Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors.
The Awards Committee meets to establish the categories, process, and criteria for TALHFA Achievement Awards. They also evaluate the award submissions and select the recipients for each of the Annual TALHFA Awards.
The Executive Committee is made up of the five officers of the Board of Directors. The committee has the authority to act on behalf of the Board if the Board cannot convene in a timely manner to deal with a particular issue.
The Personnel Committee meets on employee issues, including performance, pay, benefits, and bonuses. This committee also serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the staff if necessary.
*The President of The Board is a member of all committees