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Helps family find their American Dream!

Retail Residential and Commercial Agent Real Estate Hall of Fame, for industry lifetime achievement

Austin, Texas

Review legal issues involving the Association of Realtors

Texas

Texas

Responsible for statewide policy making and as a liaison from the Texas Association of Realtors to the San Antonio Board of Realtors.

Chairman of the Board

Texas

"Think Tank" to influence public policy on statewide taxation matters

San Antonio, Texas Area

Chaired 40 member committee to work with politicians and promote association issues with all levels of government; City Council, County Commissioners, State and National Congressmen and Senators .

Statewide Broker/Owner

This national, entrepreneurial real estate company is employing a breakthrough business model to represent realestate agents. This position involves full broker responsibility and management oversight for the State of Texas.

San Antonio, Texas

With 8000 members, a $3 million budget and staff of 38, SABOR is the largest trade association in South Texas.2008 Chairman of the Board, San Antonio Board of RealtorsPolished SABOR brand throughout San Antonio community by proactively reminding public of value of realtors, especially in tough markets.Enhanced political relationships by strategic allocation of $250,000 in PAC funds. For first time, Mayor Phil Hardberger specifically cited realtors as "front line" for local economic growth.Led initiative for new public website for SABORCommunicated positive strengths of local real estate market during national market decline, including numerous interviews and appearance on national Business cable stations and radio. "All real estate is local" tagline picked up by local and regional media. This campaign promoted the relative strengthof the San Antonio real estate market as measured by the proportionately small number of foreclosures, `short sales", and maintenance of real estate values.Brought new rigor and professionalism to Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings.Led series of 28 separate "community town hall" meetings with San Antonio SABOR member agents.Directly managed the vendor selection and implementation of a new computer-based Multiple Listing Service in 2005; in 2008 oversaw subsequent upgrades to a more powerful system, accomplished without increase in member costs/dues.

Responsible for store sales, profitability, and supervision of 200+/- employeesFAMOUS BARR/MAY DEPT STORES; Various executive responsibilities at this 15-store department store chain, including managerial responsibility for personnel, buying, and profitability for the corporation's highest volume ($25 million+) and most profitable department.

Bachelor Of Science, Advertising And Sales Promotion

B.S, Marketing/Advertising

Student, No Degree