VETERANS SERVING VETERANS
s n a r e t e V g n i v r e S s n a r e t Ve An Interview with
Sam Ruben and Isabel Williams BY L E O R A R UZI N , C M B
It has been over 20 years since I last put on my Army Class A uniform, but I remember the sense of pride and hope that I felt whenever I wore it. Being a military veteran is something of which I am incredibly proud, and I know that I am not alone in feeling a deep need to continue serving my country long after my Army contract has ended. Being in the position I am in now, I know that I am presented with a unique opportunity to help my fellow brothers and sisters in-arms, as they look to find footing in the civilian world. 24
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Often, our service members leave the military, sometimes after serving for decades, and feel like an outsider in their own country. With thousands of homeless veterans living in every corner of our nation, many with mental health issues, the feeling that we have let our servicemembers down is not lost on me. It is also not lost on many other mortgage professionals who have a connection to our military. As we approach Veteran’s Day, I set out to find two powerhouse female real estate professionals who also served in our military. I wanted to gain insight into how they are using their knowledge and experience to help fellow veterans achieve the financial freedom and security that comes from owning a home. In my search, I found Sam Ruben, realtor at Keller Williams in Dallas, and Isabel Williams, owner of We Save loans, a mortgage brokerage in West Palm Beach, Florida. Their stories are nothing short of awe-inspiring and patriotic, and it was an absolute honor to get to know them as I put this article together.
