Clay Edwards

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Clay joined Skender in 2006 and has managed millions of square feet of interior tenant…

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Volunteer Experience

  • BEDS PLUS CARE, Inc Graphic

    Overnight Site Volunteer

    BEDS PLUS CARE, Inc

    - Present 12 years 10 months

    Social Services

    http://www.bedsonline.org/

    For over 20 years BEDS PLUS has provided vital services to thousands of homeless individuals and families in our community. In addition to safe, warm overnight shelter and hot, healthy meals, we offer professional assistance with medical care, mental health, sobriety, employment and housing. Our staff includes case managers, a registered nurse, addiction counselors and employment specialists. Learn more about us and how you can take part in our mission.

  • Commissioner, Zoning Board of Appeals

    Village of La Grange

    - Present 7 years 11 months

  • Building and Grounds Committee

    Saint Francis Xavier Parish, La Grange, IL

    - Present 10 years 6 months

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    Steering Committee Member

    Greater Chicago Food Depository

    - 2 years 5 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago's food bank, is a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community. As a member of the steering committee, I assist in organizing an annual event which historically has raised over $1.2M to provide over 36 million meals for hungry men, women and children in our community.

  • Secretary (2011-2013), Roster Secretary (2013 - 2015)

    La Grange Citizen’s Council

    - 4 years 9 months

    http://www.lgcitizenscouncil.org/

    The Citizens’ Council is a nonpartisan, volunteer organization that seeks, evaluates and recommends candidates for local office in the Village of La Grange. Its primary focus is to find the best qualified candidates for the various elected officers of the Village of La Grange, La Grange Library Board of Trustees and the Park District of La Grange. Equally important, the Council strives to keep its members - and all residents - infomed on key issues in…

    http://www.lgcitizenscouncil.org/

    The Citizens’ Council is a nonpartisan, volunteer organization that seeks, evaluates and recommends candidates for local office in the Village of La Grange. Its primary focus is to find the best qualified candidates for the various elected officers of the Village of La Grange, La Grange Library Board of Trustees and the Park District of La Grange. Equally important, the Council strives to keep its members - and all residents - infomed on key issues in locaal government.

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    Advisory Board

    FOUNDATION OF THE LEGACY GUILD

    - 3 years

    Children

    thelegacyguild.com

    The Legacy Guild, a not-for-profit men’s group based in La Grange, IL, collectively manages a college scholarship award program. High school students who live in Lyons Township District 204 and who have lost a parent are eligible recipients.

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    Head Coach (Multiple Seasons - U5, U6 & U7)

    AYSO

    - 4 years 9 months

    AYSO300.org

    American Youth Soccer Organization. Head coach for the following seasons.

    Under 5 Coed (U5) - 6 Seasons
    Under 6 Boys (U6) - 6 Seasons
    Under 7 Boys (U7) - 4 Seasons

  • Head Coach - Tball and Coach Pitch

    LaGrange Little League

    - 4 years 3 months

    Head Coach of the Kindergarten Age group (T-ball, 3 Seasons).
    Assistant Coach, Coach Pitch Division (2 Seasons).
    Head Coach, Coach Pitch (2 Seasons)

  • Task Force Participant

    La Grange 2020 Task Force

    - 10 months

    http://www.villageoflagrange.com/index.aspx?NID=368

    In 2014, the Village of La Grange will celebrate its 135th anniversary of incorporation. To maintain and enhance the quality of life currently enjoyed by residents, a fixed-term advisory panel of residents has been created. The advisory panel will be called the La Grange 2020 Task Force.

Publications

  • Lean Construction: My Top 5 Mindsets Debunked

    Skender Construction

    I have a confession to make: I didn’t always buy in to the idea that Lean would benefit my projects. I resisted drinking the Lean Kool-Aid at all costs. Why?

    Read and Find out.

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  • READY, SET, GROW: Five things you should consider as you plan your new office space

    Chicago Creative Space

    Congratulations. Your company is ready to graduate from the incubator or that humble office space on the other side of town. You’re ready to create an office space that stimulates collaboration, reflects your culture and maximizes work flow. But before you set your sights on space, take our advice: The entire process, from the real estate search to construction, can be challenging if you lack a plan or fail to engage the right people from the start. We’ve seen many growing companies make great…

    Congratulations. Your company is ready to graduate from the incubator or that humble office space on the other side of town. You’re ready to create an office space that stimulates collaboration, reflects your culture and maximizes work flow. But before you set your sights on space, take our advice: The entire process, from the real estate search to construction, can be challenging if you lack a plan or fail to engage the right people from the start. We’ve seen many growing companies make great decisions and take major missteps. Here’s some advice on what to avoid and how to have a successful and less stressful project.

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