Biography:
Nick Hellyar is a successful small businessman with his own real estate company specializing in residential properties. Nick attended Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School. He became interested in politics when his former sixth-grade teacher ran for Congress and encouraged his former students to get involved and learn how politics work. Nick found he enjoyed the work so much that he went on to serve in a of number of successful city and state campaigns and was employed by several elected officials to manage constituent services in their offices. Nick knows that the City of Houston must work for everyone and he will prioritize helping neighbors get real problems solved. “Helping people fix issues that affect their daily lives is what I love most and that passion for problem-solving is what drives me to run for City Council.”
Experience:
● CEO & Broker, Hellyar Group, Houston, TX | 2015 – Present
I own and operate a successful real estate business specializing in buying and selling residential properties, redeveloping houses, rental placement, property management, and investment.
● Executive Director, Monarch Real Estate Group, Houston, TX | 2011 – 2015
● District Director, Fort Bend County Democratic Party, Fort Bend, TX | 2010
I coordinated grassroots efforts to support Democratic candidates and to drive voter engagement.
● Constituent Services, Houston City Council Member District I James Rodriguez, Houston, TX | 2008
I provided exemplary constituent service, addressing resident requests and assisting with neighborhood-level projects.
● Campaign Manager, Carol Alvarado for State Representative HD-145 Campaign, Houston, TX | 2008
I led a dynamic campaign team and implemented strategies that contributed to asuccessful election outcome.
● Campaign Manager, Houston City Council Member District I James Rodrigeuz
Re-election Campaign, Houston, TX | 2008
I orchestrated a winning campaign, coordinating volunteers and leveraging community support.
● Field Director, Annise Parker for Mayor Campaign, Houston, TX | 2009
I played a key role in the successful mayoral campaign, organizing community events and connecting with voters.
● Field Director, Office of State Representative Carol Alvarado – HD145, Houston, TX | 2009 – 2010
I spearheaded strategic initiatives and outreach programs to address constituent needs effectively.
● Chief of Staff, Houston City Council Member At-Large Position 3 Twila Carter, Houston, TX | 2024 – 2025
I managed the Council office and staff.
Political/Community Leadership:
Current:
● Board Member, Houston Zoo
● Board Member, Sam Houston Park Heritage Society
● Member, Houston Association of Realtors
Past:
● Vice President, Museum Park Neighborhood Association
● Vice President, Museum Park Super Neighborhood
● Former Board Member and Interim Executive Director, BikeHouston
● City of Houston Bicycle Advocacy Committee
● Former Director of Municipal Utility District (MUD) 560
● Southern Caucus Chair, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
● Former Vice President & Board Member, Houston LGBT+ Political Caucus
Education:
● Blinn College, College Station, Texas | 1999 – 2001
● University of Southampton, Southampton, England
Major: International Politics | 2001
● University of Houston, Houston, Texas | 2001 – 20o4