Board of Directors

Ms. Jennifer Vidrine

*Bio coming soon

Mr. Steven J. Hattier

Steven is a principal of HRH Community Partners and is a finance and site selection professional and has focused on economic development and community development initiatives over the last 25 years. Steven is honored to have earned Deal of the Year for the Journal of Tax Credits Industry Award and  multiple Community Economic Development Awards while serving HRH’s clients. He has previously worked as an investment banker for 12 years with extensive experience in single family & multifamily bonds, commercial and industrial real estate, tax credits and tax districts. Steven has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Louisiana State University.

Mr. Willie Rack

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Mr. John C. Fleming, MD

John Fleming was sworn in as Louisiana State Treasurer on Jan. 8, 2024. A physician, entrepreneur businessman and military veteran, he is also a former Congressman from the fourth district of Louisiana. He served four terms in Congress from 2009-2017. While in Congress, he was one of the founders of the House Freedom Caucus.

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After leaving Congress, he was appointed to three different positions in the Trump administration. First, he served from 2017-2019 as Deputy Assistant Secretary at Health and Human Services, then he was appointed and Senate-confirmed in 2019 as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, and then he was detailed to the West Wing of the White House as a Senior Advisor to President Trump in 2020.

Fleming grew up in a working-class home. His father died while he was still in high school, leaving him with no breadwinner in the home, two younger siblings, and a disabled mother. Despite such hardships, John worked his way through college and was accepted into medical school. After his residency in Family Medicine, Dr. Fleming served as a Naval Medical Officer. After leaving the military, he set up a medical practice in Minden where he lives today. In addition, he started several companies that operate commercial real estate and multi-unit franchise companies that continue to operate today.

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John and Cindy have been married for 44 years. They have four grown children and five grandchildren.

Mr. Brandon O. Williams

*Bio coming soon

Ms. Tonya P. Mabry

Mabry is the Executive Director of the Tangipahoa Parish Government Housing Choice Voucher Program. Her duties include overseeing the Housing Choice Voucher Program's daily operations, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and Rapid-Rehousing programs.

Mr. Richard A. Winder

Richard A. Winder is a New Orleans native and is currently residing in Monroe , Louisiana with his wife Dr. Janice Harrington Winder. Mr. Winder earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Master of Social Work Degree from Tulane University.

Mr. Winder has over 40 years of experience in the Real Estate industry and is the Founder and President of Richard A. Winder Realty, Inc.  He is a member of the Northeast Louisiana Association of Realtors, and his  company provides a wide range of services to clients throughout the entire state of Louisiana.

In addition to his experience in the Real Estate field, Mr. Winder’s extensive professional career includes working with children, youth and families, which spans over a period of 53 years, beginning with his employment as a Psychiatric Attendant at DePaul Psychiatric Hospital.  He also served as Director of Counseling Services at his Alma Mater, Xavier University.  Mr. Winder retired from the City of New Orleans as the Director of the Human Services Department after 31 years of service.  While serving in these previously mentioned positions, Mr. Winder was also an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at Southern University New Orleans and a consultant and trainer for the Annie Casey Foundation, Office of Homeland Security, The National Institute of Mental Health, and many other community based programs for children, youth  and families.

Presently, Mr. Winder serves on the Board of Directors of Mount Olivet Baptist Church.  Although he is extremely involved in serving the community, he and his wife Janice enjoy spending time with their grown children and grandchildren and traveling the world as much as time will allow.  Mr. Winder considers it an honor to serve as a board member of the Louisiana Housing Corporation.

Mr. Alfred E. Harrell, III

Alfred E. Harrell, III serves as CEO of the Southern University System Foundation (SUSF). The Southern University System is comprised of five campuses located in New Orleans, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is the only Historically Black College and University System (HBCU) in the nation.

As CEO, Harrell has increased SUSF assets from $35.7 million, $51.3 million, and annual fundraising cash revenue by 92.5 percent, $6.7 million to $12.9 million, raising $67.2 million in private gifts over a 6-year period. Harrell has increased annual individual donors by 392 percent growing from 1361 to 6708 donors, along with managing and securing private and public financing for several capital construction projects totaling more than $60 million.

As a strategic thinker and visionary, Harrell has activated programming and expanded the organization's capacity to serve the University and its surrounding communities through the creation of the Southern University Innovation Center for Business Opportunities and Entrepreneurship and the Valdry Center for Philanthropy — the first of its kind at an HBCU. During his tenure, Harrell has leveraged strategic partnerships with Coca-Cola, Walmart and Sam’s Club, Bank of America, ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical, Entergy Corporation, Proctor & Gamble, Raising Cane’s Inc., and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Harrell currently serves as chairman of the Southern University Bayou Classic Committee — working along with Grambling State University leadership and multiple business partners, the group has increased event revenue from $1.2 million to $2.8 million annually.

He is the current chairman of the Innovation and Development Committee for the Southern University System Board of Supervisors where he is responsible for the governance and development of comprehensive models for innovation and resource development for all five System campuses.

Prior to his role as CEO with SUSF, he served as a consultant advising parochial schools in New Orleans, LA, providing leadership in helping to develop comprehensive fundraising models for the school’s sustainability.

During his twenty-year career with the Boy Scouts of America, Harrell served as District Executive, District Director, Field Director, and Chief Operating Officer in Baton Rouge, LA, Richmond, VA, and Tampa, FL providing leadership to all aspects of council operations, and serving as staff leader to more than 100 employees, building capacity across multiple segments, serving 65,000 youth and volunteers.

Harrell earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Southern University, a Master of Divinity from Virginia Union University, School of Theology, and an MBA from Tulane University, Freeman School of Business. Harrell served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps for seven years. He has held his Certified Fundraising Professional (CFRE) credential for six consecutive years.

Harrell’s ongoing community involvement includes Board positions with the Louisiana Housing Corporation, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, and St. Augustine High School. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

He and his wife Anita Harrell, are the proud parents of one daughter, Angel.

Mr. Stephen Dwyer

Mr. Stephen I. Dwyer is a graduate of Loyola University School of Law where he was Editor in Chief of the Law Review.  He is admitted to practice in Louisiana and Texas and he is a licensed title insurance agent.  Mr. Dwyer practices in the areas of business transactions, business litigation and commercial real estate development.  He is a member of the Adjunct Facility at Loyola University School of Law where he teaches real estate development law and he is a certified real estate lecturer.  Mr. Dwyer also serves as a member of the Board of Governors of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Ms. Kristen C. O'Keefe

Kristen O’Keefe is a seasoned professional with an impressive tenure in the financial industry, spanning over two decades. She holds a prominent position as one of the
Founding Partners of CORE Lending, a reputable full-service Correspondent Lender distinguished for its proficiency in tailoring loan programs to meet the diverse needs of
clients. As a Loan Originator, Kristen exemplifies dedication and precision, ensuring that each client receives a meticulously crafted mortgage program perfectly aligned with
their objectives.

Originally from St. Tammany Parish, Kristen commenced her academic journey at Louisiana State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing,
advertising, and business administration. It was during her college tenure, particularly through her internship at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, that Kristen's fervor for
aiding others was sparked and flourished.

Following her graduation, Kristen transitioned into the advertising realm as a Partner in an agency before pivoting into the Medical Industry as a Community Relations
Coordinator. In roles concentrated on Business Development and Community Relations, she spearheaded a team focused on Customer Satisfaction, which garnered recognition
through a J.D. Power Award.

In 2004, Kristen made a pivotal career shift, venturing into various roles within the financial sector, including Relationship Manager, Sales and Strategy Coach, and Financial
Center Manager for esteemed financial corporations. Her diverse professional journey has equipped her with a plethora of knowledge and expertise, rendering her a trusted
advisor within the industry.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Kristen remains deeply entrenched in her community, serving as a steadfast board member for New Heights Therapeutic Riding
Center for over 12 years. Her unwavering commitment to giving back underscores her dedication to fostering positive change beyond the realms of her career.

Kristen and her husband, Sammy O'Keefe, share a common passion for identifying constructive avenues to strengthen their community. Together with their children, they
reside in Folsom. Kristen's resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to both her professional and personal pursuits, positions her as an inspiring figure within her
field and community

Mr. Christian Gil

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Ms. Wendy Gentry

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Ms. Sarah E. Collier

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