Carter Holston has been a proud Rowlett resident for 41 years. He and his wife raised their two children in Rowlett, both of whom attended Garland ISD schools and graduated from Rowlett High School. Today, they are the grandparents of four energetic boys who inspire Carter’s commitment to ensuring Rowlett remains a safe, stable, and family-centered community. TheCarter Holston Holston family has long been active at Lakepointe Church, where Carter has served as a teacher for more than 30 years.

Carter retired in 2025 after a distinguished 25-year career with NEC, a Japanese technology company with U.S. headquarters in Irving, Texas. As Director of Corporate Real Estate, he oversaw more than one million square feet of office, research, and distribution facilities across the United States. He also served as NEC’s Community Development Liaison, overseeing the NEC Foundation and representing the company on statewide boards and commissions.

His regional leadership includes 10 years on the Board of Directors of Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, where he spent his final two years as Chairman. Carter also served as Chairman of the Irving Family Advocacy Center, Chairman of Catch Up & Read, and Chairman of the Economic Development Committee for the Texas Association of Business. His service further includes the Board of Directors of the North Texas Commission and 15 years of volunteer work with Interfaith Housing Corporation, where he also served on the board.

Locally, Carter has contributed to Rowlett through service on the Rowlett Board of Adjustment, the Waterview HOA Board, the Rowlett Golf Advisory Board, the Recode Rowlett Committee, and as President of the Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation. He is also a graduate of both the Rowlett Citizens Academy and the Rowlett Citizens Police Academy.

Carter’s values are grounded in a heart of service, a commitment to stewardship, and unwavering integrity. His vision for Rowlett centers on responsible planning, strong development standards, transparent financial practices, and improved community engagement and communication. Above all, he is committed to leading Rowlett with steadiness and purpose while strengthening governance, advancing financial transparency, and elevating community involvement. His leadership is focused on creating the conditions for families like his own to thrive for generations, supported by a city that plans responsibly, communicates openly, and works together toward shared success.