William Towns, Ph.D., a leading scholar, and advocate for housing equity among underrepresented communities, joined Gorman & Company in 2021. Towns is leading Gorman’s partnership-building efforts with local public housing authorities to advance comprehensive revitalization and redevelopment strategies. Dr. Towns joined Gorman as National Market President for Community Revitalization and Public Housing. Before joining Gorman, Will worked at 4S Bay Partners where he was the Managing Director of Chi-Town Impact, an equity fund focused on funding women and entrepreneurs of color. He also held executive-level positions with the University of Chicago, Mercy Housing, and Pathway Senior Living. Towns’ expertise in private equity funding complements Gorman’s financial resources and knowledge. He maintains teaching positions with both the University of Chicago and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School. Towns has advised and sat on boards of health, education, banking, and economic development organizations. His passion for working with underrepresented communities intensifies the company’s focus on building social equity through housing and lends yet another perspective to the work in revitalizing public housing communities.