Gary Williams, Icma-Cm Email & Phone Number

US

Effective 5/1/2024, I will begin my new role at the Rend Lake Conservancy District

Oversee a centralized office of Economic Development, lead Carbondale’s economic and community development activities, and administer special projects as assigned by the City Manager of Carbondale which has 260 FTE’s, a $25MM annual general fund budget, and $26MM in enterprise and special funds. ♣ Negotiate $MM redevelopment agreements on behalf of City.

BUSINESS RETENTION PROGRAMThe creation of a Business Retention Program was an important strategy in creating a more business-friendly perception of the community. By becoming increasingly proactive in initiating relationships with the diverse groups that exist in Carbondale, we have developed stronger relationships with community groups and convene.

Previously worked at SRW from 1996 to 2000 when I was recruited to assist in expanding the commercial division. In 2009 I launched a new commercial masonry division where I was majority owner. Supervised foreman and construction tradesmen ranging from 5 to 20 at times. Reported to the Owner/President with accountability including hiring and termination of.

Broomfield, CO, US

Hired to lead the development and construction of a 250,000 square foot mixed-use development at the base of Breckenridge Ski Area, a $100MM a year operation routinely servicing 20,000 skiers daily. Due to its unique components and location, the project was very high profile, and to this day it remains the largest single project built in Summit County.

Fort Washington, PA, US

A publicly traded Fortune 500 company Toll Brothers is a $5B national luxury home-builder operating in 19 states. The Illinois Division had around 200 employees and closed on approximately 400 homes annually for total revenue of $250MM+.As a Project Manager - reporting to the Senior Vice President-Illinois Division - I was given a great deal of autonomy.

Dekalb, IL, US

Taught Interior Finishes courses part-time in the evenings for 2 semesters each year.Volunteered my experience to help the program and organization, the Residential Construction Employers Council. This was an opportunity to help train a new generation of managers, while at the same time providing my employer with greater exposure throughout the Chicagoland.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Reporting to the Area Production Manager I came onboard as Pulte was rapidly growing and were looking for key people with experience to lead larger developments. Supervised Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Customer Service Manager, and Assistant Customer Service Manager.In my first year I worked on a development that closed 221 homes, as well as.

Dallas, TX, US

Responsible for all construction of 223 unit apartment community and 374 unit community. Solicited all bidders, wrote scopes of work and negotiated contracts. Managed all land development activites that included off-site reconstruction and restoration. Successfully closed clubhouse and 274 units in last 6 months of employment. Coordinated all unit turnover.

Responsible for Business Development, estimating and project management for small general contracting firm specializing in restaurants and retail. Led staff of in-house Union employees that self-performed all excavation, concrete and masonry scopes of work. Tripled the amount of annual revenue during tenure at firm.

Certificate, Public Works Management Institute

Executive Academy Fellow

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration

Ba, Political Science And Government