Board of Commissioners

ebraun@rhanc.gov
919-306-4455

Prior to retirement, Mr. Braun focused his law practice in the areas of land use regulation, zoning, litigation and municipal law. He represented developers and property owners in a wide range of land use matters, including wetlands permitting, vested rights, rezoning, special use permitting and historic preservation, variance proceedings and related litigation.

Mr. Braun also taught municipal law and land use planning for NC State’s Master of Public Administration program. He continues to volunteer with local boards, committees and nonprofits dedicated to solving social and economic issues vital to maintaining healthy and viable communities. Mr. Braun has been on the Raleigh Housing Authority Board since 2019.

amorris@rhanc.gov

Arne Morris, CPA, PFS, currently works for Townsend Asset Management Corp. and has over 25 years of experience in the areas of taxation, estate planning, investment management, governance, and succession planning. As a wealth management specialist, he spends most of his time serving in the planning areas of investments, cash flow, income tax, estate and gift, and retirement.

Mr. Morris has used his extensive accounting background to assist in the continued improvement of RHA’s financial condition. In addition to his financial expertise, Mr. Morris gives valuable insight to the RHA Board with his experience as a landlord and an investor. During his Board tenure, he has been instrumental in assisting RHA as it moved to a HUD-mandated asset management model, improving the curb appeal of RHA properties, developing a contingency plan for the redevelopment of Walnut Terrace, improving customer service, and ensuring that RHA’s HOPE VI grants were completed in record-breaking time.

nbennett@rhanc.gov

Nicole Bennett joined the RHA Board in 2026. Bio to come soon.

echavez@rhanc.gov

Evan Covington Chavez is the Director of Government and External Partnerships at Capitol Broadcasting Company. Most recently, she led the redevelopment of the Rocky Mount Mills campus which is home to breweries and restaurants as well as office space and loft apartments. Prior to joining Capitol Broadcasting, she was Vice President of Program Operations at Habitat for Humanity of Wake County where she oversaw ReStore, Construction, Volunteers, Land Acquisition and DeConstruction activities.

Before working for Habitat, Evan was the Director of Real Estate at Self-Help, based in Durham for nine years where she led the team in the renovation and redevelopment of buildings and neighborhoods across NC. She got her start working with Habitat for Humanity International in Latin America and spent eight years guiding the establishment of Habitat organizations in Bolivia, Paraguay, Mexico and Venezuela. She has been working in affordable housing, residential and commercial real estate development for 30 years in North Carolina and Latin America. Evan and her husband, Edwin have two children, and she likes to spend her free time outdoors whenever possible!

vcrutchfield@rhanc.gov

sellinger@rhanc.gov

Susan Ellinger has more than 30 years in the affordable housing field, including subsidized housing, community development, and municipal law matters. Prior to law school, she worked for public housing agencies and authorities in Greenville, South Carolina, and Raleigh and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Ms. Ellinger has served on the boards of regional and national housing professional associations. She frequently speaks on affordable housing issues and has served on the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Tenant-Landlord Law in North Carolina. She has also served as a board member on the North Carolina Low Income Housing Coalition.

Ms. Ellinger administered the largest Section 8 programs in North and South Carolina and established experimental voucher programs, Project Self Sufficiency programs, new construction, substantial rehabilitation and moderate rehabilitation programs. She now advises authorities, non-profits and other developers in construction and administration of housing programs of all types throughout the Southeast. She is also counsel for several financial institutions, particularly focusing on their community development lending components, including tax credit equity, debt and historic rehabilitation efforts. Ms. Ellinger has been on the Raleigh Housing Authority Board of Commissioners since 2021.

jgoodwin@rhanc.gov

Dr. Jeronica Goodwin is a seasoned healthcare human resources professional with more than twenty years of experience. She has worked in both large and mid-size hospitals and healthcare organizations. Dr. Goodwin started her career in human resources at WakeMed Health and Hospitals. She has returned after several years and is their Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief People Officer overseeing all human capital functions.

Dr. Goodwin is a frequent presenter at national conferences, speaking about healthcare and human resources-related topics. She also participates in dissertations and advisory committees. Besides her work as a full-time executive, she occasionally teaches healthcare and human resources subjects as an adjunct professor. Dr. Goodwin is very active in her community, serving on various boards and councils, and she was appointed to the City of Raleigh’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC).

tmartin@rhanc.gov

Tammy Martin was appointed to the RHA Board in 2026. Bio to come soon.

msandman@rhanc.gov

Michael Sandman joined the RHA Board in 2026. Mr. Sandman obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from The American University in 1982, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985. He has practiced residential and commercial real estate law and business law in Raleigh since 1986. Since 1991, Mr. Sandman has been a principal in more than thirty (30) real estate ventures of various product types, including, residential subdivisions, residential and office condominiums, senior living, office, retail, multi-family housing, warehouses, and hotels. In addition to his business activities, Mr. Sandman is active in the Raleigh community, including board, committee and volunteer work for Temple Beth Or, Ravenscroft School, The New Bern Avenue Corridor Alliance, The United Arts Council, Triangle Family Services and The North Carolina Museum of Art.