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DuBois, Bryant & Campbell proudly welcomes Patrick Carlson as a Partner. Patrick focuses his practice on real estate transactions, real estate development, governmental economic development programs, utility development and financing, local government regulation, and representing special districts that provide for the financing, construction, and operation of water, sewer, drainage, road, and park and recreational infrastructure for real estate development projects in Texas.
Mark Monroe’s practice emphasizes retail and office leasing, shopping center development, and complex real estate transactions. He has negotiated hundreds of leases with national and regional tenants—including anchors, junior anchors, and inline retailers—across shopping centers and mixed-use projects throughout North America. Serving as outside general counsel to publicly traded companies, Mark has led high-volume leasing and development projects from site acquisition through lease-up.
With almost two decades of experience in the relocation management and facility service industries, Megan Monette McDaniel brings her strategic insight, client dedication, and business development acumen to her leadership role as VP of National Accounts at Move Solutions, Ltd., a Total Office Solutions company.
As an expert in best practices and strategies to deliver exceptional results to her clients, Megan oversees the planning and execution of complex, large-scale relocation projects for commercial offices and warehouses worldwide. She manages a national team of account managers, ensuring high-touch service delivery, operational excellence, and client satisfaction throughout every stage of the relocation process. Megan is responsible for new business development, negotiating contracts, managing client relationships, and overseeing large accounts. She has earned a reputation for creative problem-solving, clear communication, and delivering consistent results.
Holt Lunsford Commercial (HLC) announces the promotion of Bryce Orr to Chief Financial Officer. Orr will lead financial strategy, planning, and operations at HLC, building on his diverse experience across multiple business functions since joining in 2019.
His previous roles included managing HLH family office and serving as Senior Vice President over leasing operations, where he streamlined processes and enhanced cross-divisional coordination.
“Bryce’s comprehensive understanding of our operations and proven track record make him ideally suited for this role,” said Holt Lunsford, founder and Executive Chairman. “His financial expertise and strategic insight will be instrumental in driving our continued growth.”
Prior to HLC, Orr worked as a CPA at Ernst & Young and holds degrees from Abilene Christian University and SMU’s MBA program with a concentration in corporate finance.
Granite is proud to announce the promotion of Carson Dennis to Director of Investments.
Carson will continue to evaluate, coordinate and execute new investment opportunities covering Class A+ office acquisitions and developments in exceptional locations within top Sun Belt submarkets. As part of his new role, Carson will support Granite’s efforts to raise capital for its diversified investment strategy.
Aransas County, Texas, is proud to announce the acquisition of the Copano Cove Ranch, also historically known as the Bailey Ranch, a significant conservation project funded entirely through the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Coastal Management Program under Contract #24-099-005-E379.
This acquisition was wholly funded through a grant from the GLO providing Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA) funding, made available to the State of Texas and awarded under the Texas Coastal Management Program.
On July 31, 2025, Aransas County officially closed on the 950-acre property located at 1751 FM 1781 in Rockport, Texas. This expansive tract of native prairie, marshes, and wetlands will now be preserved forever as protected natural habitat.
“This is a major win for Aransas County,” said County Judge Ray Garza. “Preserving this land protects vital habitat, expands public access, and creates opportunities for ecotourism and education that will benefit our community for generations. I’m grateful to all the partners who stayed committed to getting this across the finish line.”
The property is protected by a conservation easement held by the North American Land Trust (NALT). NALT has been actively protecting land in Texas for 20 years, with over 6,200 acres protected on the Texas Gulf Coast. The property boasts over 2,700 linear feet of Copano Bay shoreline, 200+ acres of estuarine and marine wetlands, and more than 100 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands, all now protected under a conservation easement held by the NALT. The land also serves as a critical natural drainage area for one of the most developed watersheds in Aransas County, providing invaluable flood mitigation and stormwater management benefits.
The vision for this acquisition was born from the collaborative efforts of Aransas First Land Trust and the Aransas County Road & Bridge Department. Early champions of the project— Shelly Steckler, Maureen Crocker, and Dr. Earl Matthew of Aransas First—partnered with Katherine “Kat” Comeaux, Development Services Coordinator at Road & Bridge, to identify the
ranch as a prime candidate for acquisition. Together, they developed and submitted the successful grant application.
Janae Evans, the broker representing the seller, remarked:
“This was one of the most complex transactions in my 30+ year career in ranch/commercial real estate, but the conservation value of this particular property made the 21-month contract period worth the wait. This iconic property undoubtedly will become a unique destination for ecotourism, for generations to come.”
Evans continued:
“This is biodiversity on full display; the property is widely known for its magnificent wildlife and its natural vegetation, which is diminishing in our region. The seller’s dedication to conservation, ability to provide an expansive cache of due diligence materials, and their willingness to extend deadlines when required, allowed this transaction to come to fruition, in addition to a lot of hard work by dedicated folks on both sides of the transaction. I want to extend special recognition and gratitude to Judge Ray Garza who held the course through all stages, as well as Commissioner Bob Dupnik and the other county commissioners who were extremely supportive, along with the good folks at County Road & Bridge, especially Kat Comeaux without whom this transaction would not have happened.”
This milestone acquisition represents a tradition of public-private partnership and environmental stewardship:
Aransas County is currently developing a land management plan for responsible public access and ecotourism opportunities that align with habitat preservation goals. The County envisions a future where this unique landscape educates the public, promotes sustainable recreation, and remains a sanctuary for wildlife.
The Copano Cove Conservation Area lies within the Mid‐coast Barrier Islands and Coastal Marshes ecoregion, part of the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes. According to The Nature Conservancy, “The 600-mile-long region abounds in superlatives: the longest barrier island system on Earth, the most important fish nursery in the gulf, the largest hypersaline lagoon
known to man. The numbers and types of birds seen here rival those found anywhere else in North America; the coastline provides critical stopover sites for millions of migrating birds. Nearly 1,000 species of wildflowers live here, and the area’s diversity of butterflies and reptiles in renowned.”
With this acquisition, Aransas County solidifies its role as a steward of the Texas coast, protecting a priceless resource for future generations.