2026 Speakers & Celebrities

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Matt Blashaw

With nearly 20 years of experience in the home industry, Matt began building and remodeling homes alongside his father before becoming a licensed realtor in 2007. His hands-on construction background led to an unexpected television career, appearing in more than 450 episodes of popular home improvement shows including Yard Crashers, Vacation House for Free, Project Extreme, and Professional Grade. Today, He likes to combine his expertise in construction, design, and real estate to help clients confidently navigate the home-buying and selling process, earning recognition as a top-producing agent in my market.

 

Sloan Rinaldi

Sloan Rinaldi is an internationally recognized fourth-generation Texas pitmaster, TV personality, and outdoor living expert who blends over 40 years of landscaping and irrigation experience with authentic Texas barbecue culture.

A standout on Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown and featured on Chopped Grill Masters and Top Chef, Sloan is also the founder of Texas Q, an award-winning line of sauces and rubs inspired by family tradition.

Known for creating outdoor spaces designed for entertaining and live-fire cooking, Sloan is now developing a global travel series exploring how cultures connect through barbecue.