Billingsley Company Announces Promotion of Kimberly Meyer to Chief Financial Officer

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Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) December 8, 2011 -- (DALLAS, Texas) December 8, 2011 — Billingsley Company today announced the promotion of Kimberly Meyer, previously the Senior Vice President of finance, to the role of Chief Financial Officer.

She will be responsible for financial strategy, treasury, financial reporting, and forecasting.

“Kimberly has made a significant contribution to the company in her former role as Senior Vice President of Finance. We have total confidence in her as she takes on this new position of Chief Financial Officer and believe the role is a great fit for her many abilities and talents,” said company partner Lucy Billingsley.

Meyer has more than 20 years of real estate experience in accounting, finance, and all areas of executive management. Her background includes directing accounting and operational departments as well as structuring staffing levels to maximize organizational efficiency, profitability, and strong internal controls.

“I am so pleased to take on this major role within the company,” said Meyer. “Billingsley is an amazing place to work, and I look forward to taking on these additional responsibilities and helping propel us into a future that’s as bright as our past.”

Prior to joining Billingsley in 2004, Meyer was the Chief Financial Officer of Brook Partners, and a partner in various private real estate investments. Asset oversight included commercial, multifamily, single family, mixed use retail, and construction development. During her 9 year tenure, she was involved with in excess of $100 million of real estate debt and equity financings.

Her career began in public accounting with Ernst & Young in the real estate audit and consulting group. Her clients included Trammell Crow Company, Paragon Properties, Prentiss Properties, GE Capital, JPI, Westwood Residential, Bear Stearns, Accubank Mortgage, and the RTC. She was involved with these companies as audit senior and provided recommendations for improvements to financial reporting systems. In addition, Meyer also worked on the public filing of Prentiss Properties as well as other companies.

From 2004 thru 2007, Meyer served as treasurer of The Chiapas Project, a 501(c)3 organization that raises funds for the Grameen Foundation, which fights world poverty through microfinance initiatives. She also formerly served four years as an executive board member of the West End Association, an organization devoted to facilitating the continued growth and evolution of the Dallas Historic West End District.

Meyer is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and holds a BBA in Accounting. She earned her CPA designation in 1993 and taken post grad studies towards an MBA.

“Kimberly is a wonderful match for the demanding and challenging position of CFO,” said Billingsley. “She has consistently provided leadership that has helped Billingsley Company maintain its excellent standards of financial responsibility. We know she is the right person for the job.”


About Billingsley Company

With offices both in Carrollton and downtown Dallas, Billingsley Company delivers unique insight and expertise to the art and science of commercial and residential real estate development. Founded in 1978 by Lucy and Henry Billingsley, Billingsley co-owns, designs, finances, leases and manages their properties for the future success of their investments and the success of their tenants.

Combining their relationships in the local market with their expertise in development, Billingsley Company provides expanded opportunities for their business partners. From raw land to fully developed communities, they are engaged in each step of the process. Delivering smart design integrated with artistic works and natural spaces, Billingsley Company’s developments are life - enhancing communities in which to work, live, play, shop and dine. For further information, visit www.billingsleyco.com.

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