Jay Williams (politician)
Jay Williams | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development | |
| In office May 20, 2014 – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | John Fernandez |
| Succeeded by | John Fleming |
| 47th Mayor of Youngstown | |
| In office 2005–2011 | |
| Preceded by | George McKelvey |
| Succeeded by | Charles Sammarone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roy Kojo Jawara Williams September 26, 1971 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sonja |
| Children | 1 son |
| Education | Youngstown State University (BS) |
Roy Kojo Jawara "Jay" Williams (born September 26, 1971) is a United States politician who served as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development from 2014 to 2017. Previously, he served as the executive director of the federal Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers and as Mayor of Youngstown, Ohio. Since July 17, 2017, he has served as the President and CEO of the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, formerly the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.