Ron Clewer became a 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, now Social Current, where he was responsible for operations of the National Operations Center in Milwaukee, WI and the Public Policy office in Washington DC. He was also charged with improving and advancing nonprofit human service sector outcomes through this strategic action network at a national scale.



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 across the midwest. 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 supporting quality; quality design, services and environments that cultivate and advance equity.



With a Business Management degree from Benedictine University, he has received numerous awards for his leadership approach, pioneering community and neighborhood visions, affordable housing planning and operations, and legislative advocacy.