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
Public Service
Plano City Council, Mayor Pro Tem (1995-1999)
Elected three terms, at-large, as the first district representative to east
Plano
Served during a period of dynamic growth in Plano, which included significant
new infrastructure investment, corporate relocations, residential and commercial
development, as well as the implementation of a growth and revitalization program
for 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
Plano Community Relations Commission: Made recommendations to Council
regarding the Community Development Block Grant and the Community Service Grants
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
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
Mendenhall Elementary PTA, Board Member
Children’s Workshop Parents’ Association, Board Member
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.