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Jon M. Williams

Examiner · DISC type cs
Chairman & CEO at Viridi Parente, Inc.
📍 Buffalo, New York, United States

Jon M. Williams is the Chairman & CEO of Viridi Parente, an energy technology firm he leads with a vision for a zero-carbon future. An EY Entrepreneur of the Year® for 2024, his background is in environmental remediation, which informs his current work in creating safer energy systems.

His professional mission is deeply personal, inspired by his hometown of Niagara. He aims to use business to combat the interconnected challenges of economic inequality and climate change. Jon believes resilience is a skill built through hard-earned experience, valuing the roles of community and curiosity in that journey.

His company was recognized with a Manufacturing Award for its Vision & Strategy in Western New York.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chairman & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Jon shows up

Overcautious
Status Quo Seeker
Unexpressive

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Priorities

Topics Jon cares about

Fail-Safe Energy Storage
He is pioneering fail-safe Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as a cleaner and more reliable alternative to traditional diesel backup generators for critical infrastructure.
Building Resilience
He speaks openly about his personal journey, believing that resilience is not an innate trait but rather a skill that is built through challenging experiences.
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Career

Work history

1-2009
Chairman & CEO
Viridi Parente, Inc.
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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