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NAHREP Regional Connect Mountain

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of networking, education, and community building at NAHREP Regional Connect Mountain. Connect with industry leaders, discover innovative strategies, and strengthen the bonds that drive Hispanic homeownership forward. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this event offers valuable insights and connections to help you thrive in today's dynamic real estate market.

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Event Details

Event Name
NAHREP Regional Connect Mountain
Date
June 24, 2026
Time
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Location
The Westin Dallas Downtown
Address
1201 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75202

Speakers

Edwin Acevedo
Edwin Acevedo
2026 NAHREP President, Broker/CEO, Century 21 LOTUS
Gary Acosta
Gary Acosta
Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
Atila "AT" Almeida
Atila "AT" Almeida
Owner, MGO Holdings LLC
Maria Barrios
Maria Barrios
Executive Director of Operations and CFO, NAHREP
Tony Canales
Tony Canales
President & General Manager, NBC 5 / Telemundo 39 Dallas–Fort Worth
Jennifer Chandler
Jennifer Chandler
Managing Director, President of Bank America Dallas, and Head of Philanthropic Solutions, Bank of America
Annie Collier
Annie Collier
Executive Director, The REOX Housing Exchange.
Mark Dimas
Mark Dimas
CEO, Realty of America
Camilo Escalante
Camilo Escalante
Executive Director Diverse Segments, Rate
Hilda Garza
Hilda Garza
Texas State Leader, Epique Realty
Olga Garza
Olga Garza
Lead of The O.M.G. Team, Nan and Company Properties
Jose Macias
Jose Macias
Producing Sales Manager, RATE
Ronnie Treviño
Ronnie Treviño
Founder, RESI Realty
Nina Vaca
Nina Vaca
Founder, Chairman & CEO, Pinnacle Group
Alexander Varela
Alexander Varela
SVP, Texas Regional Manager, Neighborhood Home Loans
Joe Velazquez
Joe Velazquez
Senior Vice President Global Community Opportunity, Bank of America

Agenda

Wednesday, Jun 24, 2026The Westin Dallas Downtown | 1201 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75205
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
Wisteria
Mountain Regional CBOG Meeting (Invitation Only)
Invitation only.
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CDT
Pecan Ballroom
Local Chapter Boards Meeting
Invitation only.
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
Pecan Ballroom
Doors Open & Networking
2:00 PM – 4:20 PM CDT
Pecan Ballroom
Regional Connect: Mountain Sponsored by Rate
Must purchase ticket to attend.
Pecan Ballroom
Sponsor Remarks
  • Sponsor Remarks | Camilo Escalante, Executive Director Diverse Segments, Rate
Pecan Ballroom
Hispanic Wealth Project’s High Net Worth Bootcamp
Curious how top producers move from strong commissions to serious balance sheets? Learn how the Hispanic Wealth Project’s High Net Worth Bootcamp can help you think of assets, leverage, and risk as part of a broader wealth‑building blueprint. Expect real numbers, real frameworks, and clear next steps on how to apply and join the next cohort.
  • Speaker | Atila "AT" Almeida, Owner, MGO Holdings LLC
  • Speaker | Jose Macias, Producing Sales Manager, RATE
  • Moderator | Maria Barrios, Executive Director of Operations and CFO, NAHREP
Pecan Ballroom
Own the Market With the State of Hispanic Homeownership Report
Your look at the State of Hispanic Homeownership Report focused on the Mountain region. We’ll connect the data to day‑to‑day strategy; where households are forming, what products they need, and how local professionals are using stats to open doors with lenders, builders, and policymakers who can help you close more deals.
  • Speaker | Hilda Garza, Texas State Leader, Epique Realty
  • Speaker | Ronnie Treviño, Founder, RESI Realty
  • Speaker | Joe Velazquez, Senior Vice President Global Community Opportunity, Bank of America
Pecan Ballroom
From Fútbol Fans to Forever Clients
With the World Cup coming to Dallas this summer, Latino fans across the Mountain region are gathering, hosting, and investing like never before. Guests from Major League Soccer (MLS) and local pros, trade ideas for turning game‑day watch parties, fan events, and community sponsorships into referral machines.
  • Speaker | Tony Canales, President & General Manager, NBC 5 / Telemundo 39 Dallas–Fort Worth
  • Speaker | Jennifer Chandler, Managing Director, President of Bank America Dallas, and Head of Philanthropic Solutions, Bank of America
  • Speaker | Nina Vaca, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Pinnacle Group
  • Moderator | Gary Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
Pecan Ballroom
Building Bridges to Homeownership: The Power of Representation in Hispanic Communities
Hispanic homeownership is a major force in the housing market, but too many qualified families still face barriers tied to trust, language, education, and access. This session explores how culturally informed professionals expand pathways to ownership, strengthen communities, and help more Latino families understand opportunities within the REO market.
  • Keynote | Annie Collier, Executive Director, The REOX Housing Exchange.
Pecan Ballroom
Top 250 Mountain Agents and Originators Best Practices
The region’s leading agents and originators featured on the NAHREP Top 250 take the stage to talk volume, margins, and what “best of the best” looks like. They’ll break down how they win listings, structure teams, and keep pipelines full in markets where competition, rates, and inventory have all shifted and what they would double‑down on if they were starting here today.
  • Speaker | Mark Dimas, CEO, Realty of America
  • Speaker | Olga Garza, Lead of The O.M.G. Team, Nan and Company Properties
  • Speaker | Alexander Varela, SVP, Texas Regional Manager, Neighborhood Home Loans
  • Moderator | Edwin Acevedo, 2026 NAHREP President, Broker/CEO, Century 21 LOTUS
Pecan Ballroom
Closing Comments
4:20 PM – 5:20 PM CDT
Pecan Ballroom
AVANCE Global Networking Reception

Registration

Early Bird
Ends Sunday, May 10, 2026
Platinum Member FREE
Standard Member $25
Non-Member $50
Ended
Online
May 11 - June 23, 2026
Platinum Member FREE
Standard Member $50
Non-Member $100
Ended
Onsite
June 24, 2026
Platinum Member $50
Standard Member $100
Non-Member $150
Ended

Refund deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 ($20 processing fee applies)

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Learn About NAHREP Sponsor Event-Related Opportunities

Regional partners and other companies which are currently unaffiliated with NAHREP may sponsor event-related opportunities as listed below. Contact us for more information about regional sponsorship opportunities.

Title Sponsor
$25,000
Event Sponsor
$5,000
FOR SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES CONTACT:
Tricia Meza
Corporate Relations Manager
tmeza@nahrep.org
(619) 719-4806

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