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About
As Chairman, Ms. Williams strengthens the firm by sharing her experience, knowledge, and passion for KTGY. This top leadership position includes working closely with the firm’s CEO Tricia Esser, the Board of Directors and Managing Principals of the firm’s offices and studios worldwide.
Ms. Williams takes an active role in client relationships, setting design vision, mentoring KTGY’s practice area principals and providing leadership that encourages continuously searching for better and the delivery of high-quality, forward-looking solutions.
Ms. Williams joined KTGY in Irvine in 1991. Since 2001, she has dedicated her efforts to building an award-winning studio in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her dedication to sustainable and thoughtful design has been recognized by clients, communities and the development industry alike, resulting in a thriving practice in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
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Education
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Miami University, Oxford, OH -
Registration
Licensed Architect: CA, NY, PA, LA, MI
National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards, NCARB, Certification -
Honors
2017 CHF Hall of Fame Inductee
2018 Women’s Leadership Conference
Honorary Committee -
Affiliations
BIA Bay Area
North State BIA
American Institute of Architects, AIA
Urban Land Institute, ULI
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Volunteer Experience
HomeAid Bay Area
Habitat for Humanity
Oakland Schools
CalPoly SLO CAED Dean’s
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In The News
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Why this architecture giant decided to bring interior design in-house
IN THE NEWS - Business of Home - March 26, 2021
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KTGY Architecture + Planning Announces New 2021 Appointments
IN THE NEWS - The Registry SF - February 26, 2021
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Architects’ Role in Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2030
IN THE NEWS - GlobeSt.com - December 17, 2020
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KTGY Joins the AIA 2030 Commitment and Releases its Sustainability Action Plan
IN THE NEWS - AIA East Bay - November 19, 2020
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The Best Residential Architects in Irvine, California
IN THE NEWS - Home Builder Digest - November 19, 2019
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Bay Area Power Women: 5 Questions With KTGY’s Jill Williams
IN THE NEWS - Bisnow - May 23, 2019
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Beyond The Bio: 16 Questions With KTGY Architecture + Planning Board Chairman Jill Williams
IN THE NEWS - Bisnow - October 22, 2018
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Jonathan Boriack Named Associate Principal of KTGY Architecture + Planning
IN THE NEWS - The Registry SF - September 10, 2018
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Alameda Landing – Urbanizing a Former Naval Air Station in San Francisco Bay
IN THE NEWS - URBANLAND - August 24, 2018
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Multifamily visionaries: KTGY’s extraordinary expectations
IN THE NEWS - Building Design + Construction - June 13, 2018
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Perch – Construction Costs Continue To Vex Residential Plans
NEWS - GlobeSt.com - April 26, 2018
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KTGY’s Jill Williams Discusses The Benefits Of A Diverse Workforce
IN THE NEWS - Bisnow - April 17, 2018
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Perch – New Transit-Oriented Urban Village Debut Rooftop Decks and Modern Living in Downtown Dublin
NEWS - MultifamilyBiz.com - November 9, 2017
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Perch – New KTGY-Designed Townhomes Introduce Rooftop Decks to Downtown Dublin
NEWS - Real Estate Rama - November 8, 2017
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Perch – New KTGY-Designed Townhomes Introduce Rooftop Decks to Downtown Dublin
IN THE NEWS - The Registry SF Bay Area Real Estate - November 8, 2017
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Jill Williams – New housing a stone’s throw closer to reality
NEWS - Winters Express - August 3, 2017
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KTGY Architecture + Planning Strengthens Commitment to Education and Community and Adopts a 6th-Grade Class at Madison Park Business & Art Academy in Oakland
IN THE NEWS - The Registry SF - May 31, 2017
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KTGY and Taylor Morrison Create Bayside Community in Metro San Francisco
IN THE NEWS - Builder - January 27, 2017
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KTGY-Designed Muir Pointe in Hercules Expects to Open Models in Early 2017
NEWS - Blau Journal - January 23, 2017
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International Award-Winning KTGY Architecture + Planning Celebrates 25th Anniversary with 25 Acts of Gratitude
IN THE NEWS - The Registry San Francisco - November 22, 2016
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Alameda Landing – TRI Pointe Homes Reimagines Island Life
IN THE NEWS - Builder and Developer - August 1, 2016
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Timber by Trumark Homes Wins “Community of the Year” and “Best Architectural Design” at 2016 BIA Bay Area Excellence in Home Building Awards
NEWS - The Registry SF - April 22, 2016
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Jill Williams – How A Diversity Of Voices Helps Architecture And CRE
IN THE NEWS - GlobeSt.com - March 14, 2016
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Jill Williams – KTGY Architecture + Planning Appoints New Board Chairman
NEWS - Senior Housing News - March 1, 2016
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KTGY Group Taps Williams as Board Chair
IN THE NEWS - CoStar - February 25, 2016
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KTGY Names Jill D. Williams to the Position of Chairman of the Board
NEWS - The Registry - February 24, 2016
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Jill Williams – KTGY Names New Chairman
NEWS - Orange County Business Journal - February 24, 2016
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KTGY Designs Honored By Habitat For Humanity Orange County
NEWS - Design Taxi - May 13, 2009
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Press Releases
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KTGY Designs Garner Top Honors at the 2023 BIA Bay Area Excellence in Home Building Awards for Detached Homes and Multifamily Communities
PRESS RELEASES - May 30, 2023
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KTGY Welcomes New Member to Board of Directors, Appoints Two New Shareholders and Celebrates Recent Promotions
PRESS RELEASES - April 11, 2023
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KTGY Appoints New Principal + Shareholder and Welcomes New Member to Board of Directors
PRESS RELEASES - March 11, 2022
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KTGY Architecture + Planning Announces New Appointments
PRESS RELEASES - February 25, 2021
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KTGY Joins the AIA 2030 Commitment and Releases its Sustainability Action Plan
PRESS RELEASES - November 17, 2020
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Jonathan Boriack Named Associate Principal of KTGY Architecture + Planning
PRESS RELEASES - September 10, 2018
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KTGY Architecture + Planning Strengthens Commitment to Education and Community and Adopts a 6th-Grade Class at Madison Park Business & Art Academy in Oakland
PRESS RELEASES - May 31, 2017
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KTGY-designed Muir Pointe in Hercules Expects to Open Models in Early 2017
PRESS RELEASES - January 23, 2017
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KTGY Names Jill D. Williams to the Position of Chairman of the Board
PRESS RELEASES - February 25, 2016
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Speaking Engagements
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KTGY Firm Tour
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - AIA East Bay - May 3, 2023
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Jill Williams – Prepare Now for Your Boomer Boss to Retire
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - BIA Bay Area - Women in the Lead - September 29, 2017
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Jill Williams – PWB Bruncheon Professional Women in Building Bruncheon
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - PCBC - June 29, 2017
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About
As Chairman, Ms. Williams strengthens the firm by sharing her experience, knowledge, and passion for KTGY. This top leadership position includes working closely with the firm’s CEO Tricia Esser, the Board of Directors and Managing Principals of the firm’s offices and studios worldwide.
Ms. Williams takes an active role in client relationships, setting design vision, mentoring KTGY’s practice area principals and providing leadership that encourages continuously searching for better and the delivery of high-quality, forward-looking solutions.
Ms. Williams joined KTGY in Irvine in 1991. Since 2001, she has dedicated her efforts to building an award-winning studio in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her dedication to sustainable and thoughtful design has been recognized by clients, communities and the development industry alike, resulting in a thriving practice in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Registration
Licensed Architect: CA, NY, PA, LA, MI
National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards, NCARB, Certification
Honors
2017 CHF Hall of Fame Inductee
2018 Women’s Leadership Conference
Honorary Committee
Affiliations
BIA Bay Area
North State BIA
American Institute of Architects, AIA
Urban Land Institute, ULI
Volunteer Experience
HomeAid Bay Area
Habitat for Humanity
Oakland Schools
CalPoly SLO CAED Dean’s
Leadership Council