Community engagement and rebuilding initiatives
Open To Work
Eric B Gardner Jr
President & CEO
Washington,DC
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridOpen to relocation: No
Salary Range
$150000/yr - $200000/yrImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingSummary
Eric B. Gardner Jr. serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Forge and Timber Build Plus Design Group, where he leads strategic operations across construction, remodeling, and disaster recovery for residential, commercial, and public-sector clients. He brings hands-on experience supporting federally coordinated disaster response efforts, including Hurricane Michael in Florida and Hurricane Olivia that hit Maui, Hawaii, with a proven ability to deliver rapid, compliant, and high-quality solutions in mission-critical environments.
In addition to his construction leadership, Mr. Gardner provides financial recovery and resilience advisory services to families, entrepreneurs, and institutions. His work focuses on helping clients recover from financial disruptions, rebuild and optimize credit, protect assets, and implement disciplined capital strategies. His expertise includes navigating complex financial challenges such as identity theft, fraud, bankruptcy, divorce, and transitional life events.
Mr. Gardner’s integrated approach combines operational execution with financial strategy, enabling clients and communities to rebuild both physical infrastructure and financial stability. His leadership is defined by a commitment to compliance, efficiency, and long-term value creation across all projects and engagements.
Timeline
President - Forge And Timber Build + Design Group Inc.
11.2019 - Current
CEO - a private holding company
05.2017 - Current
University of Maryland Global Campus - MBA, Business Administration
12.2013 - 05.2019
Work History
President
Forge And Timber Build + Design Group Inc.
Columbus, GA
11.2019 - Current
- Led organizational strategy development, aligning vision with operational execution.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Enhanced disaster preparedness with development of national emergency response strategy.
- Built a diverse workforce through targeted recruiting efforts focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
CEO
a private holding company
Washington, D.C republic
05.2017 - Current
- Established key partnerships to enhance operational efficiency and foster business growth.
- Led organizational restructuring efforts to improve operational workflows and team collaboration.
- Facilitated executive decision-making by providing data-driven insights and comprehensive market analysis.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Education
MBA - Business Administration
12.2013 - 05.2019
Interests
Mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals
Personal development and leadership growth
Financial literacy and wealth education
Fitness, discipline, and performance optimization
Travel and cultural exploration
Technology and digital security awareness
Spending time with family and building legacy
Mentoring and giving back to the community
Continuous learning in business, finance, and leadership
Skills
Effective decision making
Operational excellence
Customer focus
Strategic visioning
Crisis management
Global perspective
Financial acumen
Corporate governance
Executive presence
Digital transformation
Succession planning
Sustainable business models
Organizational agility
Client relationship building
Negotiation
Operations management
Business development
Business administration
Planning and coordination
Project management
Strategic planning
Operational analysis
Media relations
Portfolio management
Policy development
Quality control planning
Service delivery oversight
Financial leadership
Marketing expertise
Operations oversight
Human resources
Business consulting
Risk management
Financial management
Cross-functional collaboration
Contract negotiation
Regulatory compliance
Strategic business planning
Policies and procedures
Operational efficiency
Strategic partnerships