Harris County Housing Finance Corporation
Board Information
The Harris County Housing Finance Corporation is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors appointed by the Commissioners Court.
HFC Board of Directors
Jason McLemore
President
Deputy Director of Administration
Harris County Toll Road Authority
Jason McLemore joined HCTRA as Deputy Director of Administration after decades of public service in the Houston region, including for the Houston Airport System. He graduated from The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Thao Costis
Secretary
Executive Director
Harris County Housing and Community Development
Thao Costis is the Executive Director of Harris County Housing & Community Development. She leads a department that strives to strengthen communities by investing in housing, infrastructure, and services that promote resiliency. Previously, Thao was President and CEO of SEARCH Homeless Services for over two decades.
Hon. Dwight Jefferson
Treasurer
Counsel
Grealish McZeal, P.C
Judge Jefferson is Of Counsel with Grealish McZeal P.C. and a retired State District Judge (215th District Court of Harris County, Texas). He has over 30 years of litigation experience. He earned his Bachelor of Government from the University of Texas in 1978, where he subsequently earned his J.D. in 1983.
Francisco Castillo
Director
Policy Advisor
Harris County Precinct 2
Francisco Castillo has served Harris County Precinct 2 and Commissioner Adrian Garcia since 2019 and is the current Housing and Homelessness Policy Advisor. He led the Precinct’s 2020 Census outreach efforts and the 2021 eviction-moratorium and COVID-19 emergency rental assistance response efforts with the Keep Harris Housed coalition. Castillo advanced the Yellow Cab and Hardy Yards multifamily key housing developments, led the creation of the Harris County CHDO Tax Exemption Policy, and coordinated the creation and implementation of the county’s first Homelessness on the Bayou policy to improve encampment response in flood-prone areas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Santa Clara University.
Melissa "Mel" Hamous
Director
Grant Program Manager,
Harris County Precinct 3
Melissa “Mel” Hamous manages grants and housing initiatives for Harris County Precinct 3. She began her public service journey with Harris County in 2003 and has extensive experience delivering projects and programs that support the safety and well-being of Harris County residents.
Adrian Ozuna
Director
Community Development Officer
Prosperity Bank
Adrian Ozuna is a Vice President at Prosperity Bank in Compliance specializing in CRA and Fair Lending. A native Houstonian, Mr. Ozuna has been in the banking industry for almost thirty years, working at a range of banks from large national institutions to local community banks.
Bryan Sanchez
Director
Senior Advisor
Boston Consulting Group
Bryan Sanchez is a Senior Advisor with Boston Consulting Group. He formerly spent 18 years at Lionstone Investments, an analytics-driven real estate investment firm. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economic from Georgetown University and holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Mercedes Sanchez
Director
Senior Director of Government & Community Relations
Harris County Precinct 2
Mercedes Sanchez is the Senior Director of Policy and Community Relations for Harris County Precinct 2. Her previous experience includes roles with Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Houston Apartment Association and Houston City Council Member Ed Gonzales. Mercedes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Southwestern University.
Christa D. Stoneham
Director
C.E.O. and President
Houston Land Bank
Christa D. Stoneham is the President and CEO of the Houston Land Bank, where she leads initiatives to transform vacant and tax-delinquent properties into housing and productive community assets. She brings over 20 years of experience in architecture, urban planning, and community development. Prior to her role at HLB, Christa held various public service positions focused on delivering impactful real estate and planning initiatives across Houston. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture, as well as a Master’s degree in Community Development, all from Prairie View A&M University.
2025 HFC Board Meetings
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January 15
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February 26
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March 19
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April 23
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May 21
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June 18
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July 16
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August 20
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September 24
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October 23
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November 19
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December 17
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Monthly Meeting Location: Harris County Annex M, Auditorium, 8410 Lantern Point Dr., Houston TX 77054
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Quarterly Meeting Location: Bracewell Offices, Louisiana St., Suite 2300, Houston, TX 77002
All HFC board meetings are held at 10 a.m. unless rescheduled. Times and locations may be subject to change.
HFC Agendas & Minutes
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