GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro (HACG) has announced the hiring of Michele Wiggins as the agency’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Wiggins brings extensive experience in housing administration and community development, including prior service with HACG. She previously served as Director of Grant Management from 2015 to 2020 and later as Director of Strategy and Innovation from 2020 to 2021.
Most recently, Wiggins worked with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety as a Housing Opportunities Manager, overseeing a portfolio exceeding $200 million in HUD Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding. Her established working relationships with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at both the state and federal levels are expected to be a strong asset to the Authority.
Board Chair Sherry Archibald said Wiggins’ experience and leadership made her the clear choice for the role.
“Ms. Wiggins’ depth of experience, proven leadership, and passion for serving our community make her an outstanding choice to lead HACG,” Archibald said. “Her desire to return and work closely with our staff, residents and community stakeholders reflects her strong commitment to our mission.”
The Board also expressed appreciation to Sharita Oates, HACG’s Chief Operating Officer, who has served as Interim CEO for the past six months following the departure of previous leadership. During that time, Oates provided operational stability and continuity for staff and residents, officials said. She will continue in her role as COO.
“On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Mrs. Oates for her exceptional leadership and dedication during this transitional period,” Archibald said. “Her steady guidance ensured continuity and confidence for our staff and residents.”
Wiggins is currently working with the Board of Commissioners to finalize her start date, which will follow the completion of her professional notice period.
Authority officials said they look forward to this new chapter of leadership as HACG continues its mission to strengthen housing opportunities and improve quality of life for Goldsboro residents.
