Derek J. Avery, Sr. is the Chief Executive Officer of COIR Holdings, LLC. Derek is an experienced real estate professional and alumnus of Baylor University.  He has been involved in selling, building, developing, and consulting real estate for over 15 years. Derek sold real estate in Houston, Texas from 2006-2014.  He was a board member of Southeast Houston Community Development Corporation from 2009-2012 where 125 homes were built including a community learning center.

Over the last 8 years, Derek has saved property owners over a billion dollars in property tax valuation as a property tax consultant.  He grew up in transitional and underserved neighborhoods in Houston, which instilled the passion for those areas. Derek is currently building zero-net capable homes in the southern region of Dallas. His life is devoted to spreading the love of Jesus Christ through his life as an example, his professional work, community action, and service to those in need. He is currently a board member and Ambassador of NTARUPT (north Texas alliance to reduce unintended pregnancy in teens). He has three children: Derek Jr., Madison, and Bryce.