Ally Hugg
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX
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Lisa Gagnon
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX
Lisa Gagnon is the former chief marketing officer for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. In her nine years at the Rodeo, she led all marketing efforts, including brand, advertising, public relations, communications, and broadcast. Lisa’s expertise lies in brand management, market research and brand activation helped guide the Rodeo’s brand evolution.
Prior to her role at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Lisa was vice president of marketing at the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee, overseeing all brand and marketing activities for the Host Committee, including Super Bowl LIVE, the ten-day fan festival.
Lisa also served as the director of brand for Waste Management. During her seven-year tenure with Waste Management, she managed the company’s corporate brand, advertising and sports sponsorship including the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Prior to WM, Lisa worked at Johnson & Johnson where she was on the Tylenol brand focused on new product development and sports sponsorships, most notably their NASCAR sponsorship.
Lisa received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in business administration from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Bill Urciuoli
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX
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Cindy Shekoski
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX
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Steve Laukhuf
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX
Steve Laukhuf is a native Texan who was born and raised on a ranch near Holliday, Texas. He began his broadcasting career in 1983 at KKQV-FM and KTRN-AM in Wichita Falls, where he worked in promotions, on-air, and radio sales. His career has taken him to San Antonio, Waco, back to Wichita Falls as Station Manager, and ultimately to ownership of a group of stations in the Nacogdoches-Lufkin markets.
Today, Steve is Owner and CEO of the Cowboy Broadcasting Network, which includes KRXT-FM, named the 2025 Texas Country Music Association Terrestrial Radio Station of the Year. He is also the founder and CEO of One Voice Communications, Inc., an award-winning marketing and communications firm based in Williamson County. His diverse media career has also included television and serving as publisher of the Round Rock Leader.
Steve has earned numerous advertising industry and community awards and has been featured in several national trade publications. Outside of broadcasting, he raises Longhorn cattle on his Double S Ranch in Lee County, serves on multiple boards and community organizations, and is passionate about rodeo, the western lifestyle, and developing the next generation of agricultural leaders.
As host of the daily Hometown Highlights radio program, Steve interviews more than 30 local guests each week on a wide range of rural topics. His passion for local media led him back to community broadcasting, where he continues to deliver an authentic local entertainment experience for Central Texans.
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Monte Clair
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX
After serving in the United States Air Force, Monte Clair began a career in the automotive industry that has spanned nearly 28 years. Starting in the service department, he worked his way through every level of dealership operations, earning leadership positions through dedication, hard work, and a commitment to continuous growth before ultimately serving as General Manager at Superior Subaru in Pearland, Texas.
Monte’s experience across both Variable and Fixed Operations gives him a unique, comprehensive understanding of dealership performance, profitability, and team development. Having personally worked in virtually every department, he brings a practical, hands-on perspective that allows him to connect authentically with employees at all levels. His leadership style is rooted in empathy, accountability, and credibility, built on firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities team members face every day.
Known for developing strong teams and fostering a culture of excellence, Monte is passionate about helping employees reach their full potential while driving operational success throughout the organization.
Outside of his professional career, Monte has been married for 32 years and is the proud father of two children and grandfather of five grandchildren.
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