| Chairman Linda W. Cropp at the request of the
Mayor A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment of Mr. Reginald E. Gilliam, Jr. to the Board of Trustees of
the University of the District of Columbia.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited
as the " Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Reginald E.
Gilliam, Jr. Confirmation Resolution of 1999".
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
Mr. Reginald E. Gilliam, Jr.
10705 Regency Forest Drive
Vienna, Virginia 22181
as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia,
established by section 201 of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education
Reorganization Act, approved October 26, 1974 (88 Stat. 1424; D.C. Code §31-1511).
completing the unexpired term of Marie C. Johns, which will end May 15, 2003.
Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this
resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
REGINALD E. GILLIAM JR.
10705 Regency Forest Drive
Vienna, VA22181
(703) 620-2711
PROFILE
Outstanding career combining public service leadership and academics.
Eleven years at policy and executive levels of national and state government. Eight years
as college administrator, faculty member and author. Extensive knowledge and background in
transportation policy and program experience in legislation, regulation and rulemaking,
capital construction pz~grarns for freight, passenger and ports. Extensive experience in
areas of budget, strategic planning, public-private sector liaison and capital program
delivery.
CAREER SUMMARY
HILL & KNOWLTON PUBLIC AFFAIRS WORLDWIDE CO., Washington, D.C.
Senior Managing Director (1996–present)
Senior Vice President (1993 - 1996)
CONGRESSMAN LOUIS STOKES OF OHIO
Chief of Staff, 1991-1993
STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Albany, NY, 1986-1989
Director of Commercial Transportation
Deputy Assistant Commissioner
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC, 1983-1985
Author / Lecturer / Managerial Consultant
U.S. INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, 1980-1983
Commissioner Appointed by President and confirmed by U.S. Senate
Vice Chairman
U.S. SENATOR JOHN GLENN OF OHIO, 1975-1980
Legislative Counsel
WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Williamstown, MA, 1972-1975
Lecturer in Law and Political Science
Assistant Dean, College Trustee
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY, NY, 1969-1972
Assistant Professor
UTICA COLLEGE OF SYRACUSE NEW YORK, 1968-1969
Lecturer in Business Law
PUBLISHED AUTHOR
The New Reality of National Black Politics (Cummings and Hathaway), 1989
Cases and Materials in Surface Transportation Regulation (NYSDOT), 1987
Black Political Development: An Advocacy Analysis (Kennikat Press), 1975
EDUCATION
J.D., Harvard Law School, Cambridge MA, 1968
AB., Lincoln University, PA, 1965
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Government Relations
HILL & KNOWLTON PUBLIC AFFAIRS WORLDWIDE CO., Washington, D.C., (1993-present)
Senior Managing Director (1996_present)
Senior Vice President (1993 - 1996)
Provide counsel and representation for national and international clients an variety of
legislative, executive branch and regulatory matters. Clients include cities, national and
international corporations, ports, airports, transportation manufacturing companies,
railroads, transit agencies, collages and universities. Serve as firm's specialist in
transportation.
Legislative
CONGRESSMAN LOUIS STOKES OF OHIO, 1991-1993
Chief of Staff
Manage the administration of three Congressional offices (two in Ohio,
main office in DC). Supervise a staff of 22, including legislative, press, constituent
caseworkers and support staff. Develop and control budget Act as Congressman's senior
representative in meetings with lobbyists, constituent groups, Members of Congress,
Executive branch members and state and local representatives. Serve as senior staff to
Ohio Delegation.
U.S. SENATOR JOHN GLENN OF OHIO, 1976-1980
Legislative Counsel
One of four of Senator's original legislative staff. Developed
legislation and progressed to enactment into law in areas of education, civil rights,
small business, crime and aid to localities. Staffed hearings, mark-ups and full range of
legislative responsibility.
State Government
STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Albany, NY, 1986 - 1989
Director of Commercial Transportation
Deputy Assistant Commissioner
Managed the administration of New York State's rail, motor carrier and
upstate port programs. Administered a multiple bureau state-wide capital construction and
regulatory program (200+ employees, $300 million in state bond and appropriations money).
Worked directly with local governments, transportation industry carriers, shippers and
citizen groups administering a multi-modal program that sought to make transportation
infra-structure investment a component part at state economic development.
Major Accomplishment:
- Developed the first multimodal state government transportation organization.
- Successful programs implemented included: state rail passenger program, preservation of
GM Assembly plant, and development of South Bronx/Harlem River Rail Yard.
U.S. Government
U.S. INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, 1980 - 1988
Commissioner Appointed by President and confirmed by U.S. Senate,
second Black Member in 100 year history of agency.
Vice Chairman
Directed a personal staff of 10, including 4 attorneys. Directed
federal regulation of nation's surface transportation industry via rule marring and case
decisions. Became vigorous advocate for small transportation businesses. Personally
visited carrier and shipper facilities in over 25 states.
Major Accomplishments:
Academic Experience
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC, 1983-1985
Author / Lecturer / Managerial Consultant
Completed research and writing of Cases and Materials in Surface Transportation
Regulation and new Reality of National Black Politics.
Visiting Professor of Public Affairs (1983-84) Compiled research and writing for
two books.
WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Williamstown, MA, 1972-1975
Lecturer in Law and Political Science
Assistant Dean
College Trustee (1978-1984)
Taught courses in law, government and politics. Served as multi-jurisdictional dean.
Published one book and several articles.
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY, NY, 1969-1972
Assistant Professor
Developed and taught full law and politics curriculum in fledgling Department of Afro
American Studies. Published several articles.
UTICA COLLEGE OF SYRACUSE NEW YORK, 1968-1969
Lecturer in Business Law (part time)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT 1986, 1990
Consulted with clients on transportation matters, minority business issues and state
and local government contracting matters.
ATTORNEY, LEGAL SERVICES FOR POOR, Utica, NY 1969-1970
Represented indigent clients in consumer matters and domestic relations.
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Selected Articles:
State Transportation Policy in the Deregulation Era, Traffic World, 1987.
Time for Excuses IS Past, Boston Globe, 1988
21st Century Transportation, Journal of Commerce, 1982.
Transportation Perspectives from the ICC's Vice-Chairman, Traffic World, 1982.
Reindustrialization and Minority Business, ICC, Practitioner's Journal, 1981.
Other: Numerous interviews, including New York Times, Traffic Management
Magazine, others.
LECTURES AND SYMPOSIUMS
"Corporate Crisis Communications," Smithsonian Institute, Washington, , DC,
January, 1996.
"African-American Professionals at the Millenium: A Choice of Struggle," Harvard
Law School Saturday School, October 1997.
AWARDS
Lifetime Achievement Award from Harvard Black Law Student Association, April 1998.
SIGNIFICANT MEMBERSHIPS
Williams College Board of Trustees, 1979-84; Lincoln University Board of Trustees,
1996-present; Board of Directors, B.E.L.L. Foundation of Cambridge, MA, 1998. |
