Williams is a renowned athlete, global traveler and popular businessman with an impeccable reputation and mega heart. He is known for his professionalism and the willingness to readily give back to those less fortunate. Among his many accomplishments is his General Manager Certification by Sport Management Worldwide, official certification to operate an NBA team.
Williams led the league in rebounding percentage in 2000 and was ranked 3rd overall in offensive rating. He also collected three NBA Community Awards throughout his career. Whether on the court, in the home, in the community or in the classroom, he provides 100% effort and now inspires students, players, executives around the world to do the same.
During his 9 year career he effectively engaged in a broad spectrum of roles and responsibilities; an NBA starter, an NBA rebounder, a community advocate, and NBA Players Union representative. In 2000, Jerome was selected by other NBA players to serve an executive role as their union vice president. Jerome cultivated a starring role as NBA Cares ambassador, NBA TV correspondent, NBA Fit spokesman and NBA Goodwill Ambassador to South Africa, Israel, South America, Shanghai, Philippines, Beijing and Bahrain. His community efforts gained him national media exposure, humanitarian and community service awards, and 2 special invitations to dine at the White House during the George W. Bush administration. For William’s efforts to prepare high school seniors and college students with life skills for independent living in 2011 he was named
“Sports Ambassador” to the TDSB (Toronto District School Board). The Fannie Mae Foundation awarded him with their national “Home Team” award. As a show of his commitment to business, Williams was invited to ring the stock bell for New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange.
Now retired from grabbing rebounds and exciting NBA fans, he remains busier than ever serving as President of URBAN AUTO Holdings, llc and focusing on his children’s charity efforts
Williams is a prolific speaker and prides himself on being able to deliver contagious enthusiasm on multiple topics. He is a certified driver for a tractor trailer.
Williams has conducted many workshops for corporate conferences, executive/staff trainings, university lectures, NCAA team building workshops and NBA player transition coaching.
Williams Is the proud father of 3 children and married to his longtime love, Nikkollette Williams.
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Professional Experience
Sports Ambassador
TDSB: Toronto District School Board
Speaker/ Spokesman
2011 – Present
Assisting with School initiatives, key events for TDSB.
Player Development
Teacher
Findlay Prep – Program Development industry
2009 – Present (2 years)
Assisting with Player Development.
Hosting a Global Citizenship class for the team.
Findlay Preparatory – Management Consulting industry
January 2009 – Present (2 years 5 months)
Assisted the Findlay Preparatory program with Player development. This year my role expanded throughout the
pre-season by setting up drills and individual workouts with players. Currently Findlay Prep holds the High School National Championship.
Nonprofit; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
May 1998 – Present (13 years 1 month)
Mission Statement:
The JYD Project will pursue its mission to unify people of all nationalities in a collective effort to save our kids.
Vision Statement:
The JYD project has a vision to utilize professional athlete’s influence to motivate youth to excel academically, sustain a healthy lifestyle and increase their spiritual faith.
Action Statement:
The JYD Project will raise and issue funds to initiate programs that will service 1,000,000 youth and adults. Youth throughout North America shall benefit through community partnerships endorsed by former NBA star & Community Ambassador Jerome “Junk Yard Dog” Williams. Each year the project will introduce JYD Trademarked programs that maximize the involvement of celebrities and a community coming together. From Feeding the Homeless children during Thanksgiving, Toy drives for XMAS and Car Rallies, JYD stays busy with his team to inspire youth & adults all over the world.
Privately Held; Sports industry
January 1997 – Present (14 years 5 months)
The mission of Basketball Boot Camp is to produce and develop outstanding student-athletes who demonstrate our core values of sportsmanship, hard work and excellence both individually and in a team environment. This is manifested through our 3D philosophy of DEDICATION, DETERMINATION & DISCIPLINE.
Automotive industry
April 2003 – Present (8 years)
Broadcast Media industry
2006 – 2011 (5 years)
Sports industry
September 2006 – June 2008 (1 year 10 months)
Various Basketball Operation duties including but not limited too marketing, sponsorships, ticket sales, community development and corporate relations.
Management Consulting industry
2006 – 2008 (2 years)