Gorman & Company announced the hire of Ron Clewer to lead its Illinois state market as Andre Blakely, former Illinois Market President, will lead Gorman’s national public housing redevelopment platform.

Mr. Clewer, formerly the CEO of the Rockford, IL Housing Authority, has more than 20 years of leadership experience in multi-use real estate development and asset management. 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 quality design, quality services and quality environments.

Ron has received awards for his leadership approach, pioneering community and neighborhood visions, affordable housing operations and planning and legislative advocacy. Ron can be contacted at 414-359-6589 or rclewer@gormanusa.com.