Tyler Williams is currently a Development Officer for the City of Las Vegas Business Development Team. A role in which he champions new and existing businesses for the city’s Economic and Urban Development Department. This role supports the Mayor, City Council, and the City Manager’s office as they execute on behalf of their customers (the citizens of Las Vegas). Tyler's role is centered on fostering a vibrant startup and entrepreneurial community, aimed at connecting members to opportunities, streamlining deal flow and scalability, and motivating them to deliver value to their customers, employees, shareholders, and the wider community. Tyler’s work also helps bring and execute community programs that drive wealth and prosperity, provide needed services, entertain, feed, educate, keep safe, and inspire city residents.

 

Tyler developed the foundation for his current role over a 12 year tenure at Zappos. An online shoe retailer owned by Amazon famous for its employee culture and unmatched customer service. Starting in the call center, he quickly moved from New Hire Trainer to their very first Fungineer. Then heading up their Brand Marketing as Head of Brand Aura, and eventually resigning from Zappos as their Director of Brand Experience. Wowing employees, customers, community, and shareholders was his ultimate purpose.

 

Before joining Zappos, Tyler was a touring musician, drumming for various rock bands that toured the country. He brings his passion for music, fun, and creativity to everything he does. Tyler's mission is to help foster strong cultures of authentic belonging that enrich people's lives.

 

In his free time, Tyler keeps the good times rolling. With a love for all things Viking culture, his hobbies include ax throwing, archery, and oarsmanship (rafting). And of course, once a musician, always a musician, he loves writing and recording music. Beyond the drums, Tyler also plays guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, piano, and harmonica!

 

Married to his high school sweetheart for 20 years, Tyler and his wife Elissa Williams are new parents to Harper Rose, and a furbaby named Sunflower.