Ronald J. Clewer

Ron Clewer became the Illinois Market President for Gorman & Company in March of 2019.

Prior to joining the Gorman & Company, he served as Chief Operating Officer of the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities where he was responsible for operations of the National Association Operations Center in Milwaukee, WI, and the Public Policy office in Washington DC.

He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Rockford Housing Authority & Bridge Rockford Alliance, providing affordable housing, advancing workforce initiatives, and innovative supportive services to more than 7,000 families annually.

Ron has more than 20 years of leadership experience and over 17 years of multi-use real estate development and asset management experience.

Ron has been instrumental in developing creative community-building initiatives in Illinois. He brings a vision and "can do" attitude to his work with a determination to merge the best practices for both private and public sectors. His passion lies in achieving equity and supporting quality; quality design, services, and environments that cultivate and advance equity.

He has received awards for his leadership approach, pioneering community and neighborhood visions, affordable housing planning and operations, and legislative advocacy; including NAHRO’s Mary K. Nenno Advocacy Award.