About Willie

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Willie J. Alexander, author of Entering the Promised Land, 2007, is Founder and President of W.J. Alexander & Assosciates, P.C., a full-service employee benefits consulting brokerage firm in Houston, Texas.

 

Willie was born in 1949 in Montgomery, Alabama. One of six children, he attended and graduated Alcorn State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

After graduating college, Alexander was drafted by the NFL’s former Houston Oilers. He was a starting defensive back from 1971—1980. Mr. Alexander is now a member of the NFL Alumni Association.

After his retirement, Willie started his extensive work for Houston’s community. On top of serving on several local public and private sector boards, (including Texas Children’s Hospital and South Texas College of Law), Willie also has chaired for fundraisers impacting communities across the city. Whether Mr. Alexander is updating Sunnyside’s library, fundraising for the Ensemble Theatre, or working with prominent faith institutions, the wellbeing of others is always at the forefront of his actions.

In 2007, he published his first book entitled, Entering the Promised Land and in 2012 his second book entitled, The Real Story of Creation. Entering the Promised Land can be purchased here.

Since publishing Entering the Promised Land, Mr. Alexander has toured the country giving motivational and education speeches teaching others how to turn anger and frustration into a catalyst for change and personal growth. He has also successfully conducted many seminars in the fields of religion and self-awareness