Nathan Smith is a commercial real estate advisor and owner of Austin Tenant Advisors, a local commercial real estate company that specializes ONLY in representing the best interests of business owners and companies in the search, selection, negotiation, and occupancy of office, retail, and warehouse space. Early on Nathan saw a need for business owners and companies to have the same expert advice as Landlords when it comes to leasing and purchasing commercial properties. In fact, he doesn't want to just level the playing field, he strives to educate and advise them in a way that puts them in a position of strength so that they find the best spaces and negotiate the best deals possible. Nathan graduated from Texas State University and had the opportunity to serve his Country in the Air Force Reserves. Nathan is married to Jennifer and has two children. He is also a die-hard cyclist and runner and has competed in numerous short and long distance triathlons and Ironman competitions.

Cuatro was born in San Antonio, Texas. He holds a BA (Plan II Honors Program) as well as an MBA and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin. Cuatro’s early professional experience was diverse. It included teaching English at a university in Quito, Ecuador, helping to manage a family catering business in San Antonio, and serving as a policy analyst for the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. After receiving his graduate degrees, Cuatro worked as a marketing analyst and manager for Dell as well as a number of software startups. The experience working in the startup world, along with that of managing a family business, gave him a love for small business and a deep respect for the courage it takes to start and grow a business. Cuatro has been serving business owners and entrepreneurs as an insurance advisor since 2001. efg&m, LP provides guidance and support to businesses of all sizes in the areas of health insurance and employee benefits. The firm also helps self-employed individuals with health and related benefits. Cuatro speaks regularly on health care policy and key industry issues including health care reform, new compliance challenges/solutions, and workplace wellness. Cuatro is a Certified Insurance Counselor and a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters. He serves on the board of the Foster Angel Network of Central Texas. He is also the president of Trojans Pop Warner Youth Football Association. Cuatro has served on the boards of the Young Men’s Business League of Austin and the McCombs MBA Alumni Network for Central Texas. Cuatro lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Alicia, an intellectual property attorney, and their three children. In his spare time, he loves coaching youth sports and being outdoors.

Nathan Smith is a commercial real estate advisor and owner of Austin Tenant Advisors, a local commercial real estate company that specializes ONLY in representing the best interests of business owners and companies in the search, selection, negotiation, and occupancy of office, retail, and warehouse space. Early on Nathan saw a need for business owners and companies to have the same expert advice as Landlords when it comes to leasing and purchasing commercial properties. In fact, he doesn't want to just level the playing field, he strives to educate and advise them in a way that puts them in a position of strength so that they find the best spaces and negotiate the best deals possible. Nathan graduated from Texas State University and had the opportunity to serve his Country in the Air Force Reserves. Nathan is married to Jennifer and has two children. He is also a die-hard cyclist and runner and has competed in numerous short and long distance triathlons and Ironman competitions.

Mike was born, raised and spent a large portion of his professional career as a healthcare CEO in Baton Rouge, Louisiana before moving to Central Texas in 2003. He achieved success as a senior-level executive in several different industries and career paths but most enjoyed those that afford him the opportunity to make a positive impact on peoples lives. The attainment of a Bachelor of Science and Masters in Public Administration degree from Louisiana State University after completing military service was the foundation for Mike’s life-long career of service to others. After serving in the administration of Louisiana Governor David Treen, he began a career in healthcare as the CEO of a regional, non-profit, cancer treatment, research and education center. It was during these years that his passion for the patients led him to champion causes for quality, affordable patient care – regardless of ability to pay. Mike’s experience as a seasoned healthcare executive coupled with a real desire to serve others led him to The Karis Group in January, 2010. Having witnessed the devastation that the incongruences in healthcare pricing structures, reimbursement mechanisms and collection systems have on the average family in America, Mike saw an opportunity to “have a transformational impact on peoples’ lives” through the products and services offered by Karis. Mike resides in Georgetown, Texas with his wife of over 33 years, Mary Beth. His spare time is devoted to involvement in his church and community service.