Dave Williams is a seasoned real estate development and urban revitalization professional with more than 25 years of experience guiding complex projects from concept to completion. His work centers on using adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and mixed‑use development as tools for economic growth, neighborhood revitalization, and long-term community value.

Throughout his career, Dave has overseen large-scale redevelopment initiatives that require close coordination across design, construction, financing, leasing, and operations. He is known for leading multidisciplinary teams and navigating highly complex public‑private partnerships, often involving layered financing structures, historic tax credits, and sustainability-driven design strategies. His ability to balance financial feasibility with historic integrity and community goals has made him a trusted leader among developers, public agencies, and civic organizations.

Dave has played a central role in advancing downtown housing and urban infill strategies, helping cities strengthen their residential cores through creative site assembly, market analysis, and incentive alignment. His work has contributed to the successful delivery of mixed-use, preservation-led projects that activate underutilized assets and support long-term economic resilience.

With a foundation in construction management and development consulting, Dave brings a hands-on, execution-oriented approach to real estate development. His background informs a practical understanding of risk, budgeting, design coordination, and project delivery—allowing him to identify challenges early and move complex deals forward efficiently.

In addition to his professional practice, Dave is an active civic leader, serving on boards and committees focused on preservation, public media, arts, sustainability, and downtown revitalization. He is also a practicing artist whose work reflects a belief that creativity and culture are essential elements of vibrant, resilient communities.

Education

Bowling Green State University, B.S. in Construction Management, Completed

Licensed Real Estate Professional, State of Ohio, Active

U.S. Green Building Council, LEED Accredited Professional (LEED‑AP), Active

Distinctions

• 2025 ULI Award of the Americas - Dayton Arcade
• 2025 Heritage Ohio Large Commercial Building Award
• Lifetime Achievement - Preservation Dayton Inc.
• 40 Under 40 - Dayton Business Journal
• Multiple Preservation & Revitalization Awards including The Cannery, Lofts on St. Clair, and 2nd Street Public Market
• Oakwood High School Hall of Fame

Resource Centers

Additional Items

• Contributor, The Dayton Arcade - Waking the Giant, PBS (2024)
• Speaker, Built Podcast (2026)