Kristy Willis

Kristy Willis

Associate Professor in Residence, Head of Construction Undergraduate Program Management

    Business and Engineering Convergence Center 3221
    (309) 677-3932
   klwillis@bradley.edu

 

M.S., Engineering Management, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1997
B.S., Construction, Bradley University, 1992

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
Interests
  • Productivity Method Improvement
  • Leadership Development
  • Workforce Diversity

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