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Gary Williams

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Gary Williams  -  Madison  &  Three Lakes, WI


Gary Williams is the eldest of Cy and Vada Williams' twelve grandchildren. His formative years were marked by a close relationship with his grandparents, who instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep sense of purpose. During three summers, he lived with them and worked as a laborer/gofer on the crews for Cy's design and construction company, earning money to fund his college education.


Williams carried the lessons he learned from his grandparents throughout his distinguished career. He is a seasoned and multifaceted leader with a wealth of experience in the private, non-profit, and government sectors. His rare blend of experiences encompasses CEO roles in complex association and corporate settings, as well as executive positions in franchise relations, medical insurance, property and casualty insurance, and technical secondary and higher education.


Williams' creativity and insights have led to the formation of new organizations, the restructuring of others, and numerous accolades for his contributions to these fields. He is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and served as the president of the Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association for 36 years.


Throughout his career, Williams has maintained a close connection to his family and the communities that have shaped his life. He is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he remains committed to giving back to others.

Williams' deep-seated values and commitment to excellence are evident in both his professional and personal life. He is a role model for aspiring leaders and a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and unwavering determination.

Professional Consulting

Always Ready to Tackle a Challenge:  Gary thrives on even the most complex situations. He generously offers his time and expertise for initial consultations, free of charge. You can expect a friendly ear, insightful suggestions, and clear direction from the outset.


Deep Expertise with Humble Wisdom:  Gary’s vast experience allows him to quickly assess a challenge and draw upon his arsenal of knowledge to forge the optimal path to success. However, his wisdom extends beyond his own expertise. He readily recommends additional resources or specialists when he believes their skills better suit the task at hand. Humility and collaboration are cornerstones of his approach.

Professional Consulting

What to Expect

Williams will work directly with you to understand the large and small picture at hand. He will develop a value system for independent, interrelated entities with contractual dependence… a system that guides behavior and resolves issues.


Tailored measures for success will allow you to follow your improvement and overall growth. 


Followup and re-evaluation will ensure everything is moving in the right direction.

Categories of Expertise

-  Organization creation. For-profit and non-profit organizations, such as 501(c) types. Vision, mission, values, general objectives, strategic planning.

-  Mission change exploration.

-  Analysis of growing needs for interface with federal or state legislative bodies, or federal or state regulatory agencies; or, questions of litigation needs and strategy.

-  For non-profit or business league organizations:

  • Board organization and role
  • CEO and Board relationship and expectations
  • Staff role, organization and expectations
  • Priorities and resources alignment

History of Achievements

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