Gary A. Officer is a seasoned C-suite executive with extensive leadership experience across the workforce development, affordable housing, consumer finance, and public policy sectors. Known for his strategic vision and ability to drive transformational change, Gary has successfully led national organizations to significantly impact communities and industries. His expertise in building and sustaining partnerships has been a hallmark of his career, consistently delivering outcomes that benefit both communities and stakeholders.
Gary currently serves as Founder & CEO of CWI Labs, a social enterprise committed to creating innovative, value-driven public-private partnerships that remove barriers to economic advancement for historically underserved job seekers. He also serves as the President & CEO of its sister organization, Center for Workforce Inclusion, the largest national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to workplace inclusion and economic opportunity for older job seekers. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding the reach and impact of both organizations and fostering innovative solutions that address workforce challenges and promote economic mobility.
Gary previously served in senior executive positions at the Newseum and the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars in Washington, D.C. From 2006-2013, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer at Rebuilding Together, Inc., the nation’s most extensive volunteer-based homeownership preservation nonprofit, and fourth-largest remodeler. Under his leadership, Rebuilding Together grew operating income seven-fold and created award-winning partnerships with blue-chip corporate brands to support the organization’s mission.
Gary’s expertise in consumer finance was further demonstrated during his tenure as President of the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF), where he successfully led efforts to grow a community investment fund that provided grants, loans, and secondary capital to credit unions and related organizations across the United States. His work at NCUF played a critical role in advancing credit union development and promoting consumer savings programs nationwide.
Gary holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Political Science from Manchester Metropolitan University and a Master of Science MSc (Economics) in International Relations from the London School of Economics. He also completed the Advanced Management and Leadership Program at the Said Business School, Oxford University, in 2012.
