Mario serves as President of Holt Lunsford Commercial, where he works alongside Founder and Executive Chairman, Holt Lunsford to lead the firm across all service lines and markets. He helps oversee a team responsible for leasing and managing approximately 100 million square feet of commercial real estate across Texas.

Before joining HLC, Mario served as President or CEO of multiple organizations for more than a decade and held roles with Transwestern, The Staubach Company, and CBRE. His experience spans leasing, development, investment, and tenant representation across both office and industrial sectors

Beyond his professional work, Mario has led several nonprofit organizations with global impact and continues to serve on multiple boards.

But more importantly, Mario is a husband to Lynelle, a father of seven, and a grandfather to fifteen — roles he would tell you matter most.

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Cory Carlson is an entrepreneur, executive coach, speaker, and author who helps leaders win at both work and home. Drawing from 20 years in corporate America, where he rose to the executive level, Cory knows firsthand the pressures and challenges leaders face: burnout, strained relationships, and the pull between professional success and personal fulfillment.

​After experiencing the life-changing impact of leadership coaching himself, Cory left corporate life to help others lead with greater purpose and balance.

Since then, he has spoken to thousands and coached over 220 corporate leaders, inspiring and equipping them to bring their best selves to both the boardroom and the living room.

​Cory is the author of two best-selling books,Win at Home First, named by Forbes as ‘7 Books Everyone On Your Team Should Read’, and Rise and Go, a practical guide to getting back up quicker after life’s challenges.

​​He also hosts the Win at Home First podcast, ranked in the top 1.5% globally, and co-founded RISE, a nationwide community of 100+ male business leaders committed to excelling at work and home.

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Wright Bates, Jr., M.D, M.B.A. was born in Boston, Massachusetts but spent the majority of his childhood in Huntsville, Alabama. Wright received a B.S. in biology from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, M.D. from the University of Alabama
School of Medicine, OB/GYN residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.

In addition, while studying in Boston, Dr. Bates obtained a
certificate in Healthcare Leadership from Harvard’s T.H.Chan
School of Public Health - and an MBA with healthcare focus
from University of Massachusetts. While in college, Wright was elected to the Student Government Association and was a 3 year starter as well as
College Athletic All Conference football player. As a Health Professions Scholarship awardee, Dr. Bates entered the US Air Force and was a decorated officer. Dr. Bates is currently the Grimes Endowed Chair at Baylor
Scott & White Health Temple’s Department of OBGYN and
the physician lead for the system wide, Perinatal and
Gynecology Coordinating Council.

He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Baylor
College of Medicine and the Department Chair for the
Department of OB/GYN. Dr. Bates is a board-certified OB/GYN specialist and a
subspeclialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
When Dr. Bates is not practicing medicine or involved in a leadership role – he enjoys traveling with family & friends and outdoor activities especially walks with his dog, Pip, and caring for his herd of dwarf goats.

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