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.

Board Of Commissioners

Board Chairman
Commissioner
Mr. Eduardo Garduño

With over twelve years of experience in taxation, Eduardo is the proud owner of Garduño Tax & Associates, a boutique accounting services firm that provides customized solutions to business owners and individual taxpayers. His services include business bookkeeping, payroll, tax accounting and consulting. Eduardo is a creative and critical thinker with sound judgment and strategic decision-making abilities.

Eduardo was born in Brownsville, Texas, but spent most of his life in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Having a background in the cultures of both countries gives him the unique skill set for his international client base. Every year, he attends conferences sponsored by the Board of Enrolled Agents, through which he is able to keep up with the latest news in the accounting world, as well as learn about new software available to enhance record-keeping. As a dedicated resident of Brownsville, Texas, he is also passionate about community growth. Eduardo donates his time to local boards and organizations. He holds leadership positions on the Brownsville Housing Authority, Brownsville Housing Finance Corporation and is a director at the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.

Eduardo earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management from the University of Texas-Brownsville. He is a practicing Enrolled Agent.

In his spare time, Eduardo enjoys spending time with his loving wife and two daughters, Ana Regina and Emilia Paola.

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Board Vice-Chairman
Commissioner
Mr. Jesse Miller
Jesse Miller, AIA is an architect with Megamorphosis, working to create places and spaces where people can thrive. Jesse earned a Masters of Architecture at Ball State University, located in his home state of Indiana. While in graduate school, Jesse studied at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico working on his thesis titled“Between Tradition and Dissent: Learning From and Working With Ignored Communities.”
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Board Member
Commissioner
Ms. Wendy de Leon
As a passionate advocate for equity and positive change, Wendy De Leon's journey from first-generation college graduate to President & CEO of United Way of Southern Cameron County exemplifies her unwavering commitment to uplift communities. Drawing from over 10 years of nonprofit experience and recognition as one of 30 nationwide participants in the United Way LEAD program, Wendy spearheads innovative initiatives that create lasting change. As a Commissioner for the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville, Wendy advocates for affordable housing accessibility - a cause close to her heart. With a B.S. in Accounting from Western Governors University and roots as a Brownsville native and Los Fresnos CISD alum, Wendy leads with authenticity, inspiring others to join her vision for a stronger, more inclusive region. Outside of her work, Wendy cherishes spending time with her family, reading good books, and scrolling through Instagram.
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Resident Commissioner
Commissioner
Laura Villarreal

In June of 1990, Mrs. Laura Villarreal became a Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville (HACB) resident at the Buena Vida Development and immediately joined the Buena Vida Resident Association. She currently serves as president of the Poinsettia Gardens at Boca Chica (PGBC)  Resident Association and the Resident Advisory Board (RAB), actively represents the HACB residents, and participates in all projects led by the HACB. In 2016, Mrs. Villarreal was recognized as a community liaison and as an actively engaged resident in the Buena Vida Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant. She is also an active member of the Club de Oro, an HACB initiative that supports and provides activities for senior residents; and a founder of the Club de Oro Saturday Breakfasts. Mrs. Villarreal is very proud of being the first HACB resident to become a US Citizen under the HACB partnership with Proyecto Juan Diego.

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