Paul Williams

Paul Williams is President and CEO of Project for Pride in Living. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the $50 million non-profit serves low-income families and individuals by providing job training and affordable housing.

Prior to joining PPL, Williams was Deputy Mayor of the City of St. Paul. His career has included leadership in a variety of fields, including government, non-profits, foundations and real estate, serving in positions at both the local and national levels.

Williams currently serves on the board of Minnesota’s Destination Medical Center; is vice chair of the Minnesota Ballpark Authority; and chairs the board of the FR Bigelow Foundation. Additional board service includes HealthPartners, the Family Housing Fund, the Greater Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Minneapolis College Foundation and the Minneapolis Empowerment Zone. He served on the 2018 Governor’s Task Force on Affordable Housing and co-chaired the 2016 search committee for St. Paul’s new police chief.