Our Team

I’m a proud partner and escrow officer here at Cantera Title & Escrow and I truly love what I do. I’ve always enjoyed being part of the real estate world, and helping people get to the finish line on one of the biggest purchases of their life is something I take a lot of pride in. I’m all about keeping things organized, staying on top of the details, and making sure our clients feel taken care of every step of the way. Whether it’s a first home or an investment property, I’m here to make sure the closing process goes smoothly from start to finish.

Carlos Mandes is the Managing Partner of Cantera Title & Escrow and a trusted leader in Texas real estate. After serving over a decade in law enforcement, Carlos transitioned into the private sector with one goal in mind: to protect people through every step of the homebuying process, just like he did in his prior career. What started as a mission to bring more transparency and trust into real estate has since evolved into a full-service operation that continues to raise the standard. Carlos is also a Managing Partner of Rio Bravo Real Estate Services, where he combines real-world expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality inspections and certified residential appraisals. These experiences revealed a critical need for smoother, more secure closings, so he created Cantera Title & Escrow to fill that gap. Clients trust Carlos because he’s built his entire career on accountability, professionalism and doing what’s right, even when no one’s looking. He leads with integrity and always puts people first, ensuring that every buyer, seller, agent and lender walks away with clarity and confidence. At Cantera, he’s not just helping close deals, he’s building a better experience from the ground up. Outside of work, Carlos is pursuing his private pilot license, retaining his peace officer license as a reserve officer for San Antonio area and mentoring fellow officers transitioning into business and enjoying life with his family in San Antonio. 

 Raul David Lozano is the founder of Rio Bravo Real Estate Services, a trusted company providing home inspections, appraisals and construction services. With over 13 years of experience in the real estate industry, Raul has developed a deep understanding of the homebuying process from every angle, earning a reputation for his integrity, precision and client-first approach. As a partner of Inspecify, a leading proptech company based out of Seattle, and a proud member of the Inspecify Pro platform, Raul is part of a movement that’s modernizing and streamlining the real estate industry through innovation and collaboration. After years of seeing the frustrations and inefficiencies clients often face in the title and escrow process, Raul was driven to create something better. He launched Cantera Title & Escrow with a mission to deliver a seamless, trustworthy and efficient experience for buyers, sellers, agents and lenders alike. Built on a foundation of transparency and reliability, Cantera reflects Raul’s vision for what title services should be, grounded in trust and elevated by experience.