Wiley W Walters,
I am a retired US Air Force Major who started in the enlisted ranks and ended my career as a commissioned officer with 23 years of federal military active service. I am a firm believer in the constitution of the United States and the principals set forth in the Declaration of Independence. I have an Associates degree in music from Fullerton Jr. College, Fullerton, California; An associates degree in Communications from the Community College of the Air Force; a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland Global Campus; and a Master of Arts degree in Business Management from Central Michigan University.
I was president of operations for Leaderlite Corporations in San Antonio, Texas. My wife and I served two years as missionaries in Ghana. I managed the Bishops’ Store House in Bremerton, Washington for five years and two years as director of the employment center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I served as Family History Center Director for the West Yellowstone Ward of the Church for ten years. During that same time I managed four hotels in West Yellowstone. Presently, I serve as program coordinator for the Elling House Arts and Humanities Center in Virginia City, Montana. I perform music each month at the Madison Valley Manor in Ennis, Montana.
I am passionate about service. There is a need for affordable housing in most communities. I believe rental real estate is a great way to serve others while providing income to grow the business.
I would advise anyone getting into the real estate business to; first, know your limits and hire good people to fill in the gaps; second, be teachable-don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone; finally, trust your team and recognize their good work while helping them learn to expand their knowledge base. In other words, serve your team members.
