Lone Star Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Heritage 7

Financial Management, Industry Expert Series

10:30am CDT

Strategic Dialogue: Building More Homes - What will it take for us to expand our collective capacity to build more homes across Texas?

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Heritage 7

This Strategic Dialogue Session invites participants into a forward‑looking conversation about what it will take for affiliates across Texas to increase home production in sustainable, mission‑aligned ways. Because “building more” looks different for every community, this session creates space to explore local visions for growth, identify internal and external barriers, and surface the supports, resources, and partnerships that would most meaningfully expand capacity.

Discussion will also consider the statewide outcomes we should be aiming for, how to ensure growth is achievable for affiliates of every size, and what changes or commitments—local or statewide—would have the greatest impact on our ability to serve more families. Participants will share experiences, compare approaches, and help shape a clearer picture of what collective, sustainable growth could look like across Texas over the next 3–5 years.

Speakers

Gage Yager

Chief Executive Officer, Trinity Habitat for Humanity

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Heritage 7

Leadership, Strategic Dialogue

1:15pm CDT

Safeguarding Training Compliance

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Heritage 7

Speakers

Dawn Daniels McNear

Safeguarding Advisor-US Canada, Habitat for Humanity International

All Things Safeguarding!!!!!!

Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 7

Volunteer Management

3:00pm CDT

Strategic Dialogue: Tough Topics #2 - Shared Challenges & Shared Insights

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT

Heritage 7

This second Strategic Dialogue Session offers another opportunity for staff and leaders to participate in candid, solutions‑focused conversation about complex issues that influence affiliate operations. Because there is not enough time to address all topics in a single session, this discussion focuses on operating with or without volunteers, navigating third‑party financing, and understanding the implications of ICE and HUD regulations. The session is open to all attendees and is particularly helpful for those who support program decisions, compliance, or operational strategy. Attendance at Session #1 is encouraged but not required.

Speakers

LaJuan ( LJ) Hollis-Gordon

Chief Executive Officer, Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity

LaJuan (LJ) Gordon is the Chief Executive Officer of Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity, serving Gregg, Harrison, and Upshur counties, headquartered in Longview, TX. She has twenty-five years of experience in the non-profit industry, including executive leadership, consulting... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 7

Leadership, Strategic Dialogue

4:30pm CDT

Prevention and Navigation: Tough Conversations - Foreclosures, delinquencies, and deselection

Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Heritage 7

Speakers

Sonia Lee

Director - Homeowner & Mortgage Services, Habitat for Humanity International

I joined HFHI in August 2012 after working in the financial services industry. My team’s focus is to provide support to affiliates in the areas of homeowner selection / support, and mortgage lending compliance, including qualified loan originator. Our support and resources enable... Read More →