Cheryl Hayes

Cheryl Hayes HeadshotAssociate Broker, LREA

Cheryl Hayes brings over 35 years of hands-on entrepreneurial experience to her role at Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions, where she has served clients for more than 13 years. Her diverse business background includes owning companies in manufacturing, childcare, salon suites, and income-producing real estate, including successful real estate flips. This breadth of experience allows Cheryl to bring a unique, practical, and strategic perspective to every client engagement.

 

Having personally navigated the challenges of buying, growing, and selling businesses, Cheryl understands what’s at stake for business owners preparing for a transition. She is passionate about helping clients develop and execute successful exit strategies and is known for her steady guidance, clear communication, and results-driven mindset. From the initial decision to sell through to closing, Cheryl supports business owners every step of the way.

 

Cheryl holds a Texas real estate license and is a graduate of the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in both Marketing and Finance, with a minor in Psychology. Her professional credentials, long-standing tenure at Gateway, and entrepreneurial success make her a trusted advisor to business owners throughout Texas.