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
- 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