C-Suite Speaker Series - Guy Worley

The New Albany Chamber is pleased to present C-Suite Series luncheon speaker Guy V. Worley, CEO & President of Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the New Albany Country Club.
 
With a growing number young professionals and empty nesters seeking urban living opportunities, demand for downtown residences is at an all-time high nationwide. Learn how Downtown Columbus has been able to see 200% growth in the Downtown population since 2000, buoyed by over $3.25 billion in combined public and private investment. The state capital is now an 18-hour city that features modern residential developments, cultural attractions and parkland that continue to attract new residents, workers and visitors.
 
Hear first-hand information on the development of key catalytic projects in Downtown Columbus including Columbus Commons, The Scioto Mile, the Scioto Peninsula Park and Garage, the American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur & Exhibition Galleries at COSI, and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM).

 


The National Veterans Memorial & Museum (NVMM) will serve as a tribute to our veterans and a reminder to all of the importance and value of military service.
 
About Guy V. Worley, CEO/President, CDDC and Capitol South
A leading figure in central Ohio’s business, civic and public service community, Mr. Worley is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of responsible leadership, management, and financial experience.  Since January 2007, Mr. Worley has served as President/Chief Executive Officer of Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) and Capitol South Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. In this role, Mr. Worley is focused on the redevelopment and revitalization of Downtown Columbus, Ohio.

Some of his city-changing projects include the renovation of the Lazarus Building into 700,000 square feet of office space, the redevelopment of the former City Center Mall site now known as Columbus Commons, the creation of the Scioto Mile, Columbus’ riverfront park, and the restoration of the Scioto River and creation of a new greenways along the downtown waterway corridor. Columbus Commons, Scioto Mile and Scioto Greenways are all nationally recognized and award winning projects. Current projects include the development of a new Veterans Memorial and Museum and the creation of a new park and parking garage on the Scioto Peninsula.

Previously, Mr. Worley served as Chief of Staff for Mayor Michael B. Coleman in Columbus, Ohio the 15th largest city in the United States. Mr. Worley was an Executive Consultant in Performance Management and Budgeting with CGI-AMS’ Advantage ERP service line in Fairfax, Virginia. Prior to that, Mr. Worley served as County Administrator for the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in Columbus, Ohio.  As the Chief Executive Officer for the 33rd largest county in the United States, Mr. Worley was responsible for the administration, planning, budgeting and staffing of the County Commissioners’ organization.

Mr. Worley currently is an Instructor of Performance Management and Budgeting at the Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs.  Mr. Worley earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Master’s Degree in Public Administration at The Ohio State University.