About
Public Service
Collin County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (2011-Present)
- First elected in 2010, re-elected in 2014
- Commissioners Court representative to the Regional Transportation Committee (alternate), North Texas Rural Rail District (Chairman), Coalition for Behavioral Healthcare in Collin County, Collin County Criminal Justice Committee.
- Previously served on the Bail Bond Board, Purchasing Board and the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority.
Plano City Council,
Mayor Pro Tem (1995-1999)
- Elected three terms, at-large, as the first district representative to east Plano
- City Council representative to the Plano Economic Development Board and the East Plano Development Task Force
- Mayoral appointments included Liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Heritage Commission
Volunteer History
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Plano Community Relations Commission: Made recommendations to Council regarding the Community Development Block Grant and the Community Service Grants
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Plano East Senior High, School-Based Improvement Committee: Made recommendations to the principal on programs and initiatives intended to improve learning and create a positive environment in the school community
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Southwood Estates Homeowners Association, Vice-President: Elected by neighbors to facilitate communication with the City of Plano and implement strategies to improve neighborhood safety, appearance, quality of life and property values
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Mendenhall Elementary PTA, Board Member
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Children’s Workshop Parents’ Association, Board Member
- Catholic Foundation Advisory Board
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano Chairman’s Council
- Texas Health Community Impact Leadership Council
Business Background
Owner, Williams Consulting Group
- Management and Accounting Consulting - specializing in travel agencies
- Owner and Operator of a Managing General Insurance Agency
- Land Use Consulting – specializing in due diligence zoning analysis of properties and mediating disputes surrounding new development
Clubs & Associations
- Barbara Bush Republican Women
- Wylie Chamber of Commerce
- Murphy Chamber of Commerce
- SMU Alumni Association
- Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary
- Blue Candlelight Music Series-Treasurer
- Josephine Area Chamber of Commerce
Family
Cheryl and her husband, Don, live in the Sherrill Park neighborhood in the City of Richardson. They have two adult sons, both of whom are fourth-generation Texans.
Education
Southern Methodist University, B.B.A. Finance/Economics, 1982