Experience counts. Relationships make the difference. Integrity is essential. Results matter. These are just a few of the reasons why you should choose the Donald Williams Group as your trusted partner when considering business opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

With over four decades of executive experience in government and business, the Donald Williams Group will provide you with unique advantages in the development of your business strategies - with the goal of improving your market postiion and increasing your profit potential.

When approaching business opportunities with Government, it is especially important to have a team member who has personal knowledge of the government bureaucracy and how it works. As a member of leadership in state and federal government, Donald C. Williams has the insight, expertise and the relationships needed to effectively communicate with agency executives. He understands the needs of government, the processes government must follow, and with his decades of government leadership - he can “think like a government decision maker” to give you unparalleled insight and information.

Whether you are interested in government contracting opportunities in construction, real estate, goods, services or technology, the Donald Williams Group will provide you with strategic approaches to integrating your solutions into the government acquisition structure. We will provide you with research, analysis, consultation, negotiation and decision-maker outreach. Also, with the Donald Williams Group, you will have a partner that “talks the talk” of government and will provide you with a roadmap for success in the highly competitive government marketplace.

The Donald Williams Group will assist you with:

• Government Acquisition Assistance, Consultation and Advocacy
  • Construction
  • Design
  • Leasing
  • Goods and Services
• Solicitation Response Strategies
• Executive and Legislative Branch Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Company Advocacy
• Public/Private Partnership Development
• Specialty Funding for Public Projects
• Decision-maker Outreach
• Issue Development and Expertise

With over 35 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors, Donald C. Williams has a record of developing and implementing strategic solutions that create world-class, results- oriented organizations.

As Principal and Owner of the Richmond-based Donald Williams Group, Williams provides a wide array of consulting services to firms seeking business opportunities with all levels of government, while assisting clients in navigating the complexities of public procurement. He focuses on the development of strategic relationships that match the diverse resources of firms to the requirements of specialized procurement opportunities.

Prior to returning to the private sector, Donald C. Williams was appointed by President George W. Bush as the Regional Administrator of the U. S. General Services Administration's National Capital Region in Washington DC, serving from 2001 through 2005. Leading GSA's largest organization, Williams administered a $1.8 billion operating budget and directed a staff of over 1,500. He oversaw the government's largest real estate operation, responsible for 86 million square feet of space and a $3 billion annual construction budget. Also, Williams was responsible for the GSA's technology and telecommunications operations in Washington, and its $1.5 billion budget. During his tenure with GSA he served on the Agency's Executive and Performance Review Boards, overseeing all Executive employment, evaluations and salaries.

In December 2005, Williams was awarded GSA's highest recognition, the Administrator's Exceptional Service Award.

From 1994 through late 2001, Williams served as the Director of Virginia's Department of General Services, appointed by Governor George Allen and Governor Jim Gilmore, overseeing all state construction, real estate operations, the Commonwealth's self-insurance program, consolidated laboratory services and the Virginia's public procurement functions. In addition to directing restoration of Virginia's Executive Mansion, Williams guided the initial development and launch of eVA, the Commonwealth's award-winning electronic procurement engine.

In December 2009, Governor-elect Bob McDonnell appointed Williams to his Transition Team for the Administration Secretariat.

Williams resides in Chesterfield County with his wife, Nancy, who are proud parents of two grown sons.