Jason Gilman

Biography: JASON GILMAN Jason Gilman is currently a Principal with his firm, JBG Planning LLC after serving as the Planning Group Leader for ISG Inc, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Jason was also the President of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association (2022-2023). Jason joined the ULI Planning Advisory Services in 2022, serving in Virginia. He was formerly the Director of Planning and Development for the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin. His 36 year career has centered on the improvement of the City, focused on the stewardship and revitalization of the urban core. Jason’s education includes a BS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and graduate studies in community planning at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Professional appointments include: The Executive Board of the Wisconsin Downtown Action Council, 2017 , The Executive Board of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association, 2014-2015 , The Executive Board of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association, 2002-2004, and 2020-current, Adjunct Professorships at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse and Winona State University, State and Local Politics, Environmental Policy , Urban Administration, Grant Reviewer for the State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration, Minnesota High Speed Rail Technical Advisory Committee , Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Silica Sand Technical Advisory Board, 2014 , Mississippi Valley Conservancy Board of Directors, 2004-2008 Credentials include: Wisconsin Registered Landscape Architect, #180 , American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) , Member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), 1995-Present Jason’s career and personal life have included many volunteer hours on community improvement projects, assisting local neighborhoods and conservancy organizations, successful grant writing of over $6 Million Dollars for several municipalities, including a $1.2M highly competitive National Scenic Byways Grant. Jason also worked as the principal landscape architect on the Frank Lloyd Wright Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin while employed with Schreiber Anderson Associates. Jason also teaches guitar at the local Boys and Girls Club.