DON LEWIS JR.
1511 S Texas Ave #116, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840
dlewis@picketfenceproperties.net, dlewis@mays.tamu.edu, 979-229-1022
EDUCATION
MBA Masters of Business Administration (IT)
Texas A&M International University;
August 1992
BBA Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
Texas A&M University;
August 1986
University of Dijon (Dijon France): Business French (93)
University of Pau (Pau, France): Intensive French (91)
EXPERIENCE
Lecturer Texas A&M University
7/99-current
Courses: Entrepreneurship and New Ventures/Small Business Management
 Presenting practical entry strategies for potential entrepreneurs and techniques for successfully operating
a small business: funding for startup ventures, writing feasibilities studies/business plans, opportunity
and resource recognition, networking and community involvement.
 TAMU Involvement/mentoring: AIB (Aggies in Business 2009-12), EBV (Entrepreneurial Boot Camp
for Veterans 2008-11), Independent Study Courses (2008-2012)
Small Business Owner
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MKGD LLC dba PicketFence Properties (www.picketfenceproperties.net)
7/99-current
 Ongoing acquisition and development of rental property in Bryan/College Station
 Commercial property management for the I.R.S and Department of Homeland Security
General Partner Texas Property Management (TPM) LLC
2006-current
 Ongoing management of real property assets for other investors
Bryan Texas Utilities New Ventures Products and Services
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7/99-2008
Municipal Utility liaison for large industrial, commercial and technology based energy consumers
Negotiating industrial utility contracts and consultation with large utility customers
Bryan Business Park and Bryan Industrial Park utility representative
Management of utility owned real property: risk assessments, marketing, tax valuation and protest
Contract manager for utilities 2154 gas pipeline lease; negotiating contract rates, terms and conditions
Contract manager for Lake Bryan lease, compliance auditor, capital budgeting for facilities, environmental
assessments, federal, state and local official contact
Developing business strategies for new products and services
BTU Community Liaison for Downtown Bryan Economic Development Association (DEBEDA)
o Organized a committee to research the implications of a downtown reinvestment zone, a public improvement
district and the completion of additional phases of the master plan through tax increment financing (TIF).
o Liaison for DEBEDA with Bryan City Council and staff on TIF implementation
Lecturer Blinn Junior College
7/97-1999
Course: Small Business Development.
Small Business Owner: Pop abilities/Baskets on the Brazos
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Real Estate Acquisition/Management: London, England
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7/94-2002
Start up small family retail business. 1998 was one of the fastest growing businesses in Bryan/College Station.
Received 1998 Newman 10 award.
Responsible for growth and development, marketing and general management of a small business.
30 fulltime seasonal and part-time employees
1/86-1991
Partnering with investors to purchase prime London rental property
Managing purchase negotiations, renovations and resale/rental of properties
Coordinating with various councils, housing authorities, real estate agents, solicitors and architects
Supervising 75 contractors and employees towards the successful completion of design, development and
renovation
Don Lewis Jr.
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Bryan College Station Apartment Association and Texas Apartment Association (2004-2012)
Independent Rental Owners Council (2004-2011)
Junior Achievement (2002-2010)
Bryan College Station Chamber of Commerce (1994-2008)
Leadership Brazos Alumni (2005-2012)
Down Town Bryan Economic Development Association (2002-2007)
HONORS
Student Lead Award for Teaching Excellence (SLATE) 2009 and 2010 TAMU
Member of the Year Bryan College Station Apartment Association (2009)
1998 Newman 10 award for one of the 10 fastest growing businesses in Bryan College Station.
International Rotary Foundation Scholarship; Bryan, Texas.
International Trade Fellowship, Texas A&M University.
Board of Directors Scholarship, Texas A&M University.
Professional Development Committee Representative, Texas A&M University.
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
VP and at large member Bryan College Station Apartment Association (2004-10), board representative Texas
Apartment Association (2007-2012), Junior Achievement VP and Board of Directors member (2007-2010) City of
College Station’s Outside Agency Funding Review Committee member (2007-2009), Co-chair DBEDA Economic
Development Committee (2006-2007)B/CS Chamber of Commerce Leadership Brazos Graduate (2002) Texas
Regional Leadership Graduate (2003) City of College Station Citizen’s University Graduate, City of College Station
Citizens Police Academy, City of Bryan’s Citizens Fire Academy, Coach/volunteer numerous youth sports
PERSONAL
Began working at the age of fourteen Extensive travel throughout US, Mexico, and Europe.
French Fluency, Spanish Working Knowledge.
Enjoy racquetball, squash and all water sports.
REFERENCES
Personal and business references available upon request.