Irvin E. Williams, Chief Executive Officer
Our people are our most valuable asset.  We pride ourselves on a Irvin E. Williams is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Ebony Development. Founder of several development companies including Ebony Development, Irvin has a passion for improving the quality of life for urban residents. With Ebony recognized by Pittsburgh Business Times as #3 of Pittsburgh’s Fastest 100 Growing Companies and #1 in Real Estate/ Construction/ Development industry in Southwestern Pennsylvania two years running, Irvin has forged a new frontier. As the first African Americans in Western Pennsylvania to become the developer and owner of a commercial office building, Williams Square & One Hope Square, Irvin and his wife, Janicee are truly committed to the urban core. This includes Williams’ recent Ronald H. Brown Civic Leadership Award from the Urban League of Pittsburgh.

Irvin has an extensive understanding of finance and business and has served as project manager, a general contractor, developer, and construction manager. Williams has participated in over $20 million of new urban redevelopment projects and over $40 million on the horizon. Williams is an active member of the business and social community serving or has served as a Board of Director for several organizations including: National Forum Member for the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Urban Redevelopment Forum, the Pittsburgh Chapter of NAIOP, the Western Pennsylvania Brownfields Forum, African American Chamber of Commerce, Kuntu Repertory Theatre, and the Three Rivers Youth Council of Pittsburgh. Williams is a member of: Associated Builders & Construction Association of Western Pennsylvania (ABC), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation (PHLF).

Educated at Pennsylvania State University, Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Executive Series, and the University of Pittsburgh, Katz School of Business, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Entrepreneurial Fellows Program, Williams has made a tremendous impact in the Southwestern urban fabric and beyond.