RRHA is governed by a board of commissioners appointed by the Richmond City Council. Their role and responsibilities include establishing priorities and policies, advocacy, and review and approval of contracts.
Attend a Board Meeting
The Board of Commissioners meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm at the RRHA main office at 901 Chamberlayne Parkway, Richmond, Virginia 23220. Meetings are open to the public. Call 804-780-4200 to confirm the meeting date and time or email us at info@rrha.com.
To address the RRHA Board of Commissioners, please submit an Online Public Comment Request Form.
Commissioners may also be contacted through the Executive Office at 804-780-4246.
Meet the Appointed Commissioners

Dr. Basil I. Gooden
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners

Barrett Hardiman
Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners

Veronica G. Blount
Commissioner

W.R. “Bill” Johnson, Jr.
Commissioner

Charlene Pitchford
Commissioner

Patrice Shelton, CCHWSr
Commissioner
Dr. Basil I. Gooden, Chairman | July 27, 2020–June 28, 2022 |
Barrett Hardiman, Vice Chairman | July 27, 2020–January 9, 2024 |
Veronica G. Blount | September 14,2020–January 9, 2024 |
W.R. “Bill” Johnson, Jr. | July 27, 2020–March 26, 2024 |
Charlene Pitchford | September 14,2020–November 24, 2023 |
Patrice Shelton | September 14, 2020–October 25, 2022 |