About

Thought Leader Award

Danny Q. Nguyen

Danny Q Nguyen CCIM | Owner/Broker | National Best Selling Author | Keynote Speaker |Former City Council Member

Over 25 years of experience

With Faith Freedom and Oppor-tunity as his mantra, Danny Nguyen is a model of civic and entrepreneurial leadership. His inspirational story plays out in a way that is almost unimaginable. 

As a young child, after being incarcerated in three concentration camps in Thailand and The Philippines, he and his father set out for the promise of a better life on the shores of the United States of America, only to find himself stranded for 25 days in a small fishing boat on the Pacific ocean with 72 other people. He believed that to be living in America is like winning the lottery.” Looking back on the experience and reflecting on his life, Danny is extremely thankful for the opportunities this land has afforded him. “I would not trade it for the World.”

Danny graduated from Texas A&M University with BA degree in Business and Marketing Administration that allowed him to concentrate in International Business Marketing. He eventually chose Commercial Real Estate as his career. Over the years, through hard work and diligence his career advanced from an agent to a broker and purchased a Re-Max commercial franchise and his first building.

After earning his MBA and his CCIM, Danny Nguyen became an investor in the real estate sector, Twenty-years later, Danny and his team are considered specialists in income-producing properties, shopping centers, commercial structures and land throughout the Houston area. “It is very satisfying to drive around different cities to see buildings standing and flourishing, knowing that it is the result of your efforts” said Danny. He is particularly proud of the progress and development of Highway 6, from Mission Bend to his own high school- Clements High School.

Nguyen believes in reaching out to help others grow. In 2010 he was elected at-large to serve as Chair on the Internal Relations and Economic Development committee, and was subsequently re-elected unopposed to the Missouri City Council. ” I was born and grew up in one of the poorest places on earth, during the most dangerous times at the peak of the Viet Nam War,” Danny reflected, ” So to aspire from a political refugee to an elected official is the highest honor one can earn.

Danny Nguyen believes that hard times force you to be resourceful and creative “Thinking takes on a long term perspective.” Although he has earned and been awarded many accolade. he declared that ” the proud moment is to overcome adversity.

My genuine respect for the industry, my strong faith in God and my team, have allowed me to match the economic challenges that have hit the real estate industry so hard in recent years.” He wants to help as many people as possible and currently holds workshops and trainings for other aspiring entrepreneurs within the immigrant and minority community. He is a strong promoter of free enterprise and believes that the greatest freedom America offer is the freedom to succeed.

Awards & Recognitions

Houston G7 Award - 2020

Best Selling Co-Author "Soul of Success"

Thought Leader of the Year Award Recipient

Proclamation for City Council service 

Asia Houston Network - Salute Asian American Elected Officials 

  • Honorable Danny Nguyen Leadership Award

Proclamation from Harris County - Judge Emmett  

Honorary Degree Recipient - Houston Community College 

CCIM - Rising Star 2007, National Magazine

HAR Realtor / Hero of the Month, June 2010 - Houston Chronicle 

Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2009 – Houston West Chamber of Commerce

YMCA - Minority Achievers of Houston Award (2010)

Distinguished nominee of Texas Association of Business – Small Business of the Year Award (2008-2009)

International Toastmasters Certified Competent Communicator (2008)

CTM Award 2008 / National Magazine December 2010 

Many other certificates and proclamations from governmental Leaders for his Community involvements

Juneteenth Honorary Award

House Bill - State Representative

City of Houston Trade Mission to New Delhi and Mumbai (2018)

Danny Nguyen Day in Harris County (Proclaimed December 11, 2008)

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Appreciates Your Service & Dedication Award

Hope Initiative Award of Appreciation in Recognition of Your Continuous Support

Houston Shenzhen Sister City Association Honors Danny Nguyen (2013)

Houston West Chamber of Commerce: In Business, For Business, Danny Nguyen Commercial (2008)

Thanh Nha Ho: Di San Van Hoa The Gioi - The Ho Citadel - The World Cultural Heritage

TWEF: M.E.N. Community Mentor Honoree Danny Nguyen (2011)

UH - Master of Public Administration in Appreciation of Danny Nguyen

Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce Day in Houston, TX (Proclaimed July 21, 2011)

VCSA - Special Contribution Award (2006)

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