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Student Experience: Kertrum Dominique Cobbins

“I earned a bachelor's degree from East Texas A&M University in 2001. Soon after, I enrolled in real estate pre-licensing courses at Cedar Valley. By November, I was an active real estate sales professional.

“Dallas College was a great choice, and I recommend it to everyone who wants to get a real estate education. They had the schedule I needed. I had to be able to work and attend classes without burning myself out.

“The instructors were great and gave me more than what was in the textbook. I still reflect on their advice today, not just in real estate — but in life. With their stories and my observation, I decided to become a real estate broker and educator. I believe these two positions will keep me relevant in the industry."

Kertrum Dominique Cobbins has been a real estate professional since 2001. He got started in real estate by helping his mother with her real estate business. She initially pushed him to get more involved in the industry. Currently, Cobbins is a vice president and managing broker - Texas for Morris Williams Realty.

He holds a Texas real estate brokers license in addition to a Bachelor of Science degree from East Texas A&M University. His broad sales management experience includes mortgage lending.


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Adam West

Adam West

Executive Chef, The Porch Restaurant
“El Centro helped me sharpen my skills as part of the Hot Food Competition Team — landing me ACF culinary medals in Orlando, Chicago, Dallas and Houston. I now helm The Porch — all thanks to the start I received at El Centro.”
Culinary and Pastry Arts
Ngoc Trinh

Ngoc Trinh

Research Product Development Chef PepsiCo Global Foods and Frito Lay North America
“The culinary program had a blend of professors, ranging from those with decades of experience in the industry to military backgrounds to science backgrounds. They had such a wealth of knowledge, which really translated for me into this deep knowledge for foods and flavors and science. If I had not pursued this education, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Culinary and Pastry Arts

Pat Sykes

Director H&R Block Premium
“The on-the-job applications drew the positive attention of my boss and enhanced my performance in the workplace. The Management Program helped develop the skill sets necessary to lead and coach others.”
Business and Management
Tamera Nalls

Tamera Nalls

Real Estate Professional Keller Williams Urban Dallas/Keller Williams Luxury International
“The Dallas College Real Estate program prepared me for real-life work because the faculty are all industry professionals. They did not just talk; they all walked the walk.”
Real Estate
Kertrum Dominique Cobbins
Kertrum Dominique Cobbins
Vice President and Managing Broker – Texas Morris Williams Realty
Real Estate
School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade
Updated September 22, 2026