Public Service
Collin County Commissioner, Precinct 2 (2011-Present)
- Elected in 2010, re-elected in 2014
- Commissioners Court representative to the Regional Transportation Committee, Coalition for Behavioral Healthcare in Collin County, Collin County Criminal Justice Committee.
- Previously served on the NETEX 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
Business Background
Owner, Williams Consulting Group
- Management and Accounting Consulting - specializing in travel agencies
- Land Use Consulting – specializing in due diligence zoning analysis of properties and mediating disputes surrounding new development
Clubs & Associations
- Conner Harrington Republican Women
- Richardson Chamber of Commerce
- Plano Chamber of Commerce
- SMU Alumni Association
- Jesuit Women’s Auxiliary
- Blue Candlelight Music Series-Treasurer
Family
Cheryl and her husband of 25 years, Don, live in the Canyon Creek neighborhood in the City of Richardson. Cheryl and Don have two adult sons, both of whom are fourth-generation Texans.
Education
Southern Methodist University, B.B.A. Finance/Economics, 1982
