William S. Cherry
Dallas
Summary
Real estate professional with extensive experience at Guaranty Federal Savings & Loan Association, focusing on property valuation and historical preservation. Achievements include transforming commercial spaces into thriving community hubs and building strong client relationships. Committed to enhancing urban landscapes and collaborating with national retail boutiques to stimulate growth and revitalization.
Overview
1981
1981
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner - Broker
Self - Licensed Real Estate Broker
Galveston
07.1975 - 06.1980
- Founded The Old House Company specializing in 1980+ historical homes in Galveston Historical District.
Delivered brokerage and restoration services for historical properties.
- Renovated a historical home, showcasing expertise in preservation techniques.
- Cultivated local connections within ten blocks of University of Texas Sealy and Smith Medical School.
Consultant for Acquiring Strand Building
George P. Mitchell (Mitchell Energy & Development
Galveston
- Developed action plans with client to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Executed strategy for acquisition and renovation of historical commercial buildings.
- Transformed upper floors into flat apartments, enhancing residential offerings.
- Converted lower levels into retail spaces, restaurants, and parks to increase community engagement.
- Traveled to New York, Boston, and Los Angeles to prospect national retail for tenancy in the Historical Strand District.
Vice President of Development and Corp. Director
Guaranty Federal Savings & Loan Association
Galveston Home Office
- Secured and developed 48 acres of land in Lake Jackson, Texas for upper single-family subdivision aimed at lot sales and financing building and permanent homeowner loans.
Principal Operating Officer
American National Insurance Co.
Galveston
Education
Post Graduate - Marketing Seminar Courses
Rice University
04-1980
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of North Texas
02-1966
Tulane University
New Orleans, LABanking Operations, I.e., Laws And Procedures.
Texas School of Banking
Austin, TXSkills
- Property valuation and land development
- Historical preservation
- Retail strategy and community engagement
- Client relationship
- Well known on a personal basis, the decision makers of national retail boutiques
Custom
- I have written for The New Yorker, Esquire, and financial companies; I have also written three books. Bill Cherry's Galveston Memories,
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner - Broker
Self - Licensed Real Estate Broker
07.1975 - 06.1980
Consultant for Acquiring Strand Building
George P. Mitchell (Mitchell Energy & Development
Vice President of Development and Corp. Director
Guaranty Federal Savings & Loan Association
Principal Operating Officer
American National Insurance Co.
Post Graduate - Marketing Seminar Courses
Rice University
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of North Texas
Tulane University
Banking Operations, I.e., Laws And Procedures.
Texas School of Banking
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