Friday, August 1, 2008
FCRHA Welcomes New Chairman and Vice-Chairman
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) elected Ronald F. Christian, Braddock District, and Lee A. Rau, Hunter Mill District, as chairman and vice-chairman at their meeting on Thursday, July 24.  After a distinguished career and more than ten years of service to the FCRHA, former Chairman Conrad Egan resigned from the FCRHA effective July 23. 

Chairman Christian has served as Vice Chairman of the FCRHA for seven years.  He represents the Braddock District on the FCRHA and is Director of the Lutheran Housing Services.  Mr. Christian has deep roots in Fairfax County, and has been involved in the community, in various active roles, for the last 30 years.  In addition to serving on the FCRHA, he is the founder and past chair of Faith Communities in Action; a Hospice Board member; and a member of the County’s Coordinating Council on Long Term Care.  He has long been active in the County mission to provide decent and affordable housing to the families, seniors and disabled residents of Fairfax County.

Lee A. Rau, Commissioner, Hunter Mill District was appointed to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) in May 2002.  Since joining the FCRHA, Mr. Rau was appointed to Fairfax County’s High-rise Panel, a panel tasked by the Board of Supervisors with recommending specific policies to encourage the development of affordable/workforce housing in the county’s high-rise/high-density areas.  Mr. Rau has a history of civic stewardship having served as the former director and president of the Greater Reston Arts Center; chair of the Public Transportation Subcommittee of Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce’s Transportation Committee; and former director and president of Reston Interfaith, Inc.