
A retired Fire Chief and City Manager, William brings a career defined by service, precision, and integrity to the Murray Yacht Sales team. He leverages his background in Lean Six Sigma to offer clients a structured, transparent, and seamless brokerage experience.
Previously an ultra-trail runner and triathlete, William now channels that same discipline into serving clients in the Coastal Bend.
John is a member of the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA).
William Cox
Yacht Broker
HOUSTON OFFICE
1500 Marina Bay Drive
Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565
1-(281) 334-1511
[email protected]
Education
- Masters degree in Public Administration – UT RGV
- Bachelors degree in Emergency Management – West Texas A&M
- Associates Degree in Fire Protection Technology – San Jacinto College
Professional Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Public Manager – Texas State University
- Fire Service Chief Executive Officer – Mays School of Business (TAMU)
- Master Structural Firefighter, plus dozens of other TCFP issued fire service certifications
- HazMat Incident Commander
- TDHS Paramedic
- USCG OUPV Credentials
- Graduate of Economic Development Institute (OU)
Experience
While he has spent most of his life around the water, William’s passion for sailing solidified in recent years, quickly leading him to earn his USCG OUPV and ASA 101-105 certifications. He is an active member of the local sailing community, regularly crewing the Wednesday night races in Corpus Christi, and cruising aboard his 2007 Jeanneau 39i.

