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, Don, live in the Canyon Creek 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
