Building Beyond Austin - LIBERTY HILL
Updated: May 12
Growth and Development - Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
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Judges Welcome
Judge Steven Snell - Williamson County Judge
Steven Snell serves as Williamson County Judge after a long career in public education and community leadership in one of Central Texas’ fastest-growing regions. Before taking office as County Judge, Snell spent years with Liberty Hill Independent School District, including serving as Superintendent during a period of rapid enrollment growth and major district expansion.
His background in managing fast-growing communities, long-range planning, and infrastructure demands gives him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Williamson County today. As County Judge, Snell is focused on transportation, growth management, regional partnerships, and maintaining the quality of life that continues to attract families and businesses to the area.
Known for his collaborative leadership style and deep ties to the Liberty Hill community, Judge Snell brings both an educator’s perspective and a countywide view to conversations about the future of Central Texas.
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City Greeting
City Manager Thomas Hunter - City of Liberty Hill
Thomas Hunter serves as City Manager for the City of Liberty Hill, where he oversees municipal operations and helps guide one of the fastest-growing communities in Central Texas through a period of rapid expansion and investment.
Prior to joining Liberty Hill, Hunter served in leadership roles with the City of Pflugerville, where he gained extensive experience managing growth, infrastructure planning, and economic development in one of the Austin region’s fastest-growing suburban markets. That background has provided valuable perspective as Liberty Hill navigates many of the same growth challenges and opportunities today.
Working closely with City Council, regional stakeholders, and the development community, Hunter is focused on transportation, utilities, long-range planning, and preserving the community character that continues to attract residents and investment to Liberty Hill. Known for his collaborative and pragmatic leadership style, he brings a hands-on understanding of how cities can successfully prepare for long-term growth.
FIRELESS FIRESIDE CHAT
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Christian - Executive Director - Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation
Christian Kurtz serves as Director of the Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation, where he leads efforts to attract investment, support local business growth, and shape long-term economic strategy for one of Central Texas’s fastest-growing communities.
He joined Liberty Hill nearly two years ago after serving in economic development roles with the City of Pflugerville, bringing with him direct experience supporting rapid suburban growth in the Austin region. That background has helped inform his approach in Liberty Hill, where he now works closely with city leadership, regional partners, and the development community to align infrastructure, land use, and business recruitment strategies with continued expansion.
Christian’s focus includes attracting targeted industries, supporting local and regional employers, and strengthening the city’s long-term economic base while preserving the community’s identity amid rapid change.
Known for his relationship-driven and practical approach, he brings a grounded understanding of how fast-growing Central Texas communities can successfully balance opportunity, infrastructure, and quality of life.
Glenn Hart - Business Development Consultant & Founder of LinkedGlenn
Glenn Hart, widely known as “LinkedGlenn,” is a Central Texas–based business development consultant and the founder of LinkedGlenn — a platform built to connect the people shaping Austin’s rapidly evolving built environment. With more than two decades of experience across commercial real estate and business development, Glenn has developed a reputation as a well-connected and highly engaged voice within the region’s AEC and development community.
Through LinkedGlenn, Glenn curates and shares insights on Austin’s growth while hosting high-impact industry events that bring together developers, public officials, brokers, and industry leaders. The platform was originally created to track and interpret local real estate activity — “connecting the dots” across projects, trends, and policy — and has since evolved into both a digital hub and in-person network for meaningful industry connection.
Known for blending market insight with personality, Glenn has built a platform that is equal parts information, connection, and community — creating space for real conversations, new relationships, and business opportunities across Central Texas.
LinkedGlenn Coffee Social, a networking extravaganza every Friday at Mozart's on Lake Austin. Come join us every Friday!
Liberty Hill DEVELOPERS PANEL
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Mick Hawton- Partner - Headwater
Mick Hawton is a senior leader with more than 30 years of experience spanning commercial real estate, business development, operations, and advisory work across both private and public sectors. At Headwater, he focuses on helping clients identify the right opportunities, navigate growth decisions, and execute real estate strategies across Central Texas and beyond.
Throughout his career, Mick has worked across multiple industries — including real estate, consulting, health and wellness, and technology — giving him a broad, practical perspective on how businesses grow and scale. That cross-sector experience informs his approach to development advisory, where relationships, timing, and execution all play a critical role.
At Headwater, Mick is part of a team with more than 70 years of combined experience providing brokerage and development services, focused on helping clients simplify complex decisions and position assets for long-term success in fast-moving markets.
Beyond his professional work, Mick is deeply engaged in the community, serving in volunteer leadership roles for decades and contributing to nonprofit efforts focused on economic development and addressing issues such as intergenerational poverty and human trafficking.
Known for his relationship-first approach and steady leadership style, Mick brings a grounded, people-centered perspective to commercial real estate development and advisory.
Jennifer Jensen - CEO Pohl Jensen
Jennifer Pohl Jensen is Partner and CEO of Pohl Jensen, a Central Texas real estate firm specializing in land brokerage, commercial transactions, and the entitlement of development properties across high-growth markets. She represents buyers and sellers of commercial and residential land throughout the Austin region, with active experience in key growth corridors including Williamson County and the greater Central Texas area.
Raised in the real estate business, Jennifer grew up around her family’s brokerage — originally PBA, later Pohl Partners Inc. — and joined the firm in 2012, continuing a legacy that has been active in Austin real estate since 1973. Today, she leads the firm alongside her team in advising clients on acquisition, disposition, and investment strategy in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.
Stick around for drinks and networking thanks to Happy Hour Sponsors Liberty Hill Chamber, Greystone Construction, ABM Industries, ADS (Advanced Drainage Systems), Sapelo Real Estate and Chalk Hill Ventures.
Be sure and grab a pic with the King of the Hill crew thanks to Photobooth Sponsor Miller Imaging and Joeris Construction.
Big thanks to Check-In Summit Roofing.
Look for future LinkedGlenn LinkedLetter newsletters for details on the next Building Beyond Austin!
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