Ralph W. Hilliard

Gainesville’s Leading Authority on Zoning & Commercial Development

With a career spanning over three decades in public service, Ralph W. Hilliard has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of Gainesville. For 31 years, he served within the City’s Planning and Development department, including a cornerstone 20-year tenure as the Planning Manager. In this high-level leadership role, Ralph supervised all Land Use, Zoning, and Development Projects for the City, gaining an exhaustive understanding of the regulatory frameworks that govern commercial growth in Alachua County.