Kristy Willis

Professional Experience

• Facilities Engineer, Caterpillar Inc., East Peoria, IL, Jul 2007 – Jan 2008
• Operations Supervisor, Caterpillar Inc., East Peoria, IL, May 2006 – July 2007
• United States Army, Corps of Engineers, Germany and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Jan 1993 – Aug 2001

Teaching

• Associate Professor in Residence, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, March 2023 – Present
• Associate Professor, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI, Aug 2020 – March 2023
• Assistant Professor in Residence, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, Jan 2008 – May 2020
• Lecturer, University of Missouri - Rolla, Rolla, MO, Aug 2001 – May 2006
• Adjunct Faculty, Park University, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Jan 2001 – May 2006

Undergraduate Courses

• CON 100: Introduction to Construction
• CON 132: Construction Graphics
• CON 262: Mechanical and Electrical Systems
• CON 270: Construction Materials and Methods
• CON 326: Construction Estimating
• CON 330: Housing
• CON 342: Construction Equipment
• CON 368 Mechanical and Electrical Systems II
• CON 372: Construction Methods Improvement
• CON 392: Construction Scheduling
• CON 394: Labor and Unions
• CON 395: Claims and Change Orders
• CON 452: Green Construction and LEED
• CON 493: Senior Project Planning
• CON 498: Senior Project
• CON 529: Advanced Construction Contracts

Graduate Courses

• CON 529: Advanced Construction Contracts

Scholarship

External Grants:

• Small-Cell Installation in Transportation Infrastructure; Funding Source: Illinois Department of Transportation; Grant Amount: $48,500; Duration: 2019-2020
• Assessment of thermally-induced slide stability and safety of structure on extraterrestrial slopes; Funding Source:  Illinois Space Grant Consortium; Duration 2018-2019

Service

Professional Participation 

• Co-Chair of the Greater Peoria Suppliers and Contractors Education Committee
• Member of the development committee for the Illinois Central College construction program (Associates Degree and Certificate Programs)
• Board Member, John R. Gentille Education and Research Foundation, Mechanical Contractors Association of America. 2019 – Present
• Committee Member, Women in Mechanical Industry, Mechanical Contractors Association of America, 2018 – Present
• Hallock Township Clerk, Peoria County, 2016 - Present

University Service

• Construction Program Coordinator
• Faculty Advisor, Mechanical Contractors Association of America Student Chapter
• Outreach Coordinator
• Recruiting

Licensures and Certifications

• LEED Green Associate