Dan Willis

Vice President of Development & Operations

Dan Willis is a passionate leader in commercial real estate development, overseeing development, project management, and construction management functions across multiple regions. Every day, he comes to work inspired by the possibilities of what WMG Development builds together and the lasting impact the team has on people and communities nationwide.

Dan’s role at WMG is to serve team members, partners, and stakeholders by helping them achieve their goals while creating meaningful, transformative developments. He believes that people and relationships are at the core of everything WMG does, and that the team’s culture of collaboration, openmindedness, and flexibility enables them to deliver remarkable projects that define WMG’s legacy of excellence.

With a strong background in architecture and construction, Dan is passionate about strategic growth, innovation, and sustainable development. He thrives on the excitement of turning a vacant building or parcel of land into a valuable asset for the community, ensuring each project is executed with purpose and precision.

Dan’s passion for the industry began in high school when he worked as a laborer for a local general contractor. He later earned a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Illinois, further solidifying his expertise in the field.

Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, supporting youth sports, working on projects in his workshop, and playing golf. If you’d like to learn more about Dan and the important work happening at WMG Development, feel free to reach out—he’d love to connect.