Who We Are

Gordon is almost a Pittsburgh native (he grew up in Peters Township) who currently resides in the Knoxville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Gordon started at MWCDC on March 19, 2018.

Gordon earned a Master of Science in Public Management and Policy from Carnegie Mellon University’s H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, with emphases in Policy Analysis, Urban and Regional Economic Development, Public Finance and Management, and Public Administration in addition to a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Building Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, School of Architecture, with emphases in Urban Planning and Zoning Code Development.

In addition to his education, Gordon brings 30 years of experience in real estate development, remodeling and home building, economic development, and business management and consulting. He has also worked successfully with a wide range of public, private, and non-profit organizations, including the National Recycling Coalition, the National Information Technology Center, the Pittsburgh High Technology Council, and the U.S. Department of Energy, DOD, EPA and NASA.

As Executive Director of the MWCDC, some of Gordon’s responsibilities include implementing the MWCDC Strategic Plan 2018-2022 through various programs and priorities adopted by the Board of Directors and community, developing new programs and plans that meet community needs, developing multiple funding strategies to continue to enhance the business development and housing strategy activities of the MWCDC, and developing strong channels of communication with community members and stakeholders in order to best understand resident and business needs and accomplish MWCDC goals.