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2026 Legacy of Leadership Honoree

Gerald W. Womack

Gerald W. Womack is the Broker & President/CEO of Womack Development & Investment Realtors (WDIR), a private, minority-owned, full-service commercial and residential real estate brokerage firm. He has steered the strategic focus of WDIR and has been responsible for all phases of residential, leasing and commercial real estate brokerage activities for more than 40 years.

As a native Houstonian and community servant, Mr. Womack grew up in the Third Ward. He was nurtured by senior real estate professionals and began his real estate career at the age of 16 by taking courses at the University of Houston. He furthered his education by attending Texas Southern University where he majored in Business Administration.

He continues to give back to his community which provided his start. He is actively involved in social entrepreneurship and volunteerism. He mentors many students by sharing the benefit of his experience through internships, conferences, seminars, workshops and participates in meetings and other initiatives that assist incubating businesses around the world that help alleviate poverty and increase the earning potential of low-income individuals, families, and communities.

Mr. Womack has worked within Houston's central city neighborhoods to improve the quality of life for its residents by focusing on revitalization, affordable housing, community and economic development.

He is involved in many local organizations, including serving 34 years on the Board of The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, currently serving as Secretary and on the Governance and Resource Committees. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of the Harris County Housing Authority since 2017 and is a former Board member and Chairman of the Procurement and Tourism Committees of Houston First Corporation.