New York Build Expo 2027 Exhibitor List

George Williams is a seasoned technology executive and retired Senior Army Officer with over two decades of distinguished leadership in IT operations, strategic planning, and organizational transformation. Currently serving as Chief Information Officer and Director of IT Services for the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, George leads enterprise-wide technology initiatives that drive innovation, efficiency, and mission alignment. His recent success includes spearheading a $70 million Salesforce CRM modernization project, replacing seven legacy systems and streamlining agency operations. George’s career spans both public and private sectors, with prior roles including Senior IT Manager and Assistant Division Manager at Washington state agencies, and Engineering Manager at Iron Bow Technologies. His expertise encompasses cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and vendor management—backed by hands-on experience with platforms like VMware, Azure, AWS, and Salesforce. A veteran of the U.S. Army and Washington Army National Guard, George held pivotal roles in global operations, including strategic planning for NATO in Afghanistan and communications leadership in Iraq. His military tenure culminated in commanding a missile defense site and developing communications doctrine for the Army’s digital transformation. George holds an MBA in IT Management from Western Governors University (Feb 2024) and a BA in Education from Eastern Washington University. He is a Certified Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and IPMA LeaderPath graduate. Known for his disciplined approach, mentoring mindset, and results-driven leadership, George continues to bridge technology and strategy to empower teams and transform organizations.

Tim Costello has been a pioneer his entire career. As the Technology Planning Manager for Advanced Vehicle Engineering at General Motors, Tim oversaw the launch of the first modern electric vehicle, the EV1. As VP of Global Operations at Applied Materials (the world’s largest manufacturer of semiconductor equipment), he drove the transformation of the semiconductor industry’s manufacturing systems from a craft system to a lean, flow production system. This transformation enabled the acceleration of the digital world we exist in today. Tim then founded the homebuilding industry’s technology consortium, BHI. For 22 years, Tim led BHI and the homebuilding industry’s digital transformation. BHI was the market leader in digital customer acquisition and experience, serving over 1,300 builders which built over 60% of the homes in the U.S.. Since leaving BHI in 2022, Tim serves on the boards of several technology companies, consults and speaks on industry trends and digital transformation. In 2024 Tim took the reigns as CEO of Polymagnet, an advanced magnetics technology company. Tim was inducted into the Shingo Prize Hall of Fame for his work in lean process transformation and is a sought-after speaker and technology consultant who challenges traditional thinking and the status quo.