The Downtown Guelph Business Association (DGBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Williams to the position of Executive Director, effective April 26, 2011.
Marty is passionate about Downtown Guelph and will bring his considerable talents, experiences, and insights to this very crucial role. He comes to the position from York University, where he served as the Director of the Office of Student Conflict Mediation and Senior Policy Analyst and where he was also responsible for Aboriginal Student Services. Previously, he has worked in volunteer organizational development, event planning and promotion, housing, and food services.
In addition to residing in Guelph with his wife and son, Marty has been involved as a volunteer and as a director with the Hillside Festival.
Marty graduated from the University of Guelph where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Ontarion, President of the Central Student Association, Vice President of the Guelph Campus Co-operative, and Member of the University’s Board of Governors. He received the Paul Gilmore Award for student leadership and the University of Guelph Community Service Award.
Please join us in welcoming Marty to the Downtown Board of Guelph. DGBA