Four Leaders Join Atlanta Habitat Board of Directors

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity announces the appointment of four new leaders to its 2025 board of directors: Susan Boyd, Miller + Boyd; Bryan Langley, Floor & Decor; Chad Plunkett, PulteGroup; and Niya Randall of Gold Green Collectives LLC who is the first-ever Atlanta Habitat homeowner to serve on the board. Returning to the board for another year of service are Jeremy Silverman and Althea Broughton. Jeremy Silverman of Alston & Bird LLP, who was most recently General Counsel for Atlanta Habitat, will now serve as the board chair. Althea Broughton of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP will expand her capacity as she becomes General Counsel for the nonprofit organization.

These community advocates round out an exemplary board committed to supporting the organization’s mission to transform generations of families through the power of homeownership. 

Homeownership Champions

Susan Boyd is an entrepreneur who has led an executive search firm in the financial services, payments, fintech and nonprofit industries for the past 10 years. Before launching her own venture, Susan spent 15 years at Russell Reynolds Associates, a global human capital consultancy. She is a cum laude University of Georgia (UGA) graduate who has volunteered on numerous Atlanta Habitat home builds for more than 20 years, including her leading role on the Atlanta Women’s Build since 2002. Susan previously served two consecutive terms as the Development Chair on the Atlanta Habitat board’s Executive Committee.

As the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Floor & Decor, Bryan Langley manages the company’s financial stability, strategy and growth. He previously held various finance and risk management roles at Delta Air Lines as well as auditing positions at KPMG LLP. While at Delta Air Lines, Bryan participated in an international Habitat for Humanity build in Puebla, Mexico.

Atlanta native Chad Plunkett is President of the Georgia Division of PulteGroup, overseeing all aspects of homebuilding operations including land acquisition, development, construction, sales, marketing and finance. Chad, who has served the company for 19 years, has been in his current role since 2020, solidifying the PulteGroup’s position as the third largest builder in metro Atlanta. Chad has participated in Habitat for Humanity builds in North and South Carolina with PulteGroup as well as his church.

Niya Randall, an Atlanta Habitat homeowner since 2021, is an experienced equity programs facilitator and an advocate for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, aging and moderate-income communities. In previous roles, Niya has served as the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Facilitator with Teach for America as well as the Equity Support Coach for the Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School. Niya is currently the Lead Facilitator for Thriving Together Atlanta where she also serves as a steering committee member. In her unprecedented role as a board member, Niya will offer an informed homebuyer perspective to help shape the strategic priorities of Atlanta Habitat. 

Deepening Impact

“Homeownership is the surest path to building generational wealth in America, and we are committed to empowering families to achieve this milestone with the support of servant leaders like our board members,” said Rosalyn Merrick, Atlanta Habitat president and CEO. “This group of trailblazers will champion our fundraising efforts, and they will deepen our impact as we work to increase homeownership, expand and diversify our home build portfolio, and revitalize targeted neighborhoods in the City of Atlanta and South Fulton.”

Atlanta Habitat is more than an affordable homes developer. The organization also operates as a mortgage lender and educator, helping families break through financial barriers by offering education programs and wraparound services. Uniquely as a developer, Atlanta Habitat maintains a 30-year relationship with homeowners to ensure they continue to thrive and grow.

View the full list Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Board and Advisory Council members.