Staff & Board of Directors
The Mueller Foundation is a donor-advised fund of the Austin Community Foundation.

Robin Lafleur, Executive Director
Robin Lafleur is a powerhouse in the affordable housing space and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Mueller Foundation, where she champions a bold vision: to redefine what homeownership can look like in a modern, thriving, and inclusive community. With a sharp strategic mindset and a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, Robin leads transformative efforts that go far beyond housing—they empower lives, anchor neighborhoods, and create long-term opportunities for stability and equity.
At the Mueller Foundation, Robin spearheads initiatives that make homeownership not only more accessible but also more meaningful. She oversees the Foundation's homeownership operations, resale strategies, and long-term stewardship programs, ensuring that each home in the portfolio is part of a larger, lasting impact for generations to come.
Robin brings a wealth of experience to her role, with a career rooted in affordable housing and real estate consulting. Before joining the Mueller Foundation, she led HomeBase Texas, a key program administrator of the Mueller Affordable Home Program and a dynamic partner of the Foundation. As Austin Habitat for Humanity's real estate consulting and brokerage arm, HomeBase allowed Robin to blend innovation with service, building deep expertise in equitable housing solutions, policy navigation, and market strategy. Her leadership helped pave the way for scalable programs that serve real people with real needs.
Robin's approach is both passionate and practical. She's known for her unwavering dedication to fairness, her ability to collaborate across sectors, and her instinct for turning big ideas into real-world solutions. Through her work, she doesn't just help people find homes—she helps them build futures.
Her leadership continues to inspire a new generation of housing advocates, changemakers, and community builders. With every project, Robin is driven by one mission: to create accessible pathways to homeownership that uplift individuals, strengthen neighborhoods, and move us all toward a more just and inclusive future.

Frances Ferguson,
Senior Advisor
Board of Directors

Rob Repass,
Board Chair
Maxwell, Locke & Ritter
Suzanna Caballero,
Treasurer
University Federal Credit Union
Greg Weaver,
Secretary
Catellus Development Corporation
Matt Whelan
RedLeaf Properties
Jim Walker
University of Texas
Kerry Tate
Moore-Tate