Empowering Businesses and Individuals

Mr. Vincent Robert Williams has served as lawyer, lobbyist and community leader for more than 25 years. Vincent R. Williams has maintained a governmental relations practice (Vincent R. Williams & Associates P.C.) that reflects his work and vast experience in Illinois state and local government.

He honed his skills in government service to, and is now recognized as, a strategic leader known to be well versed in advancing the interest of those he represents.  Mr. Williams is constantly focused on the development and implementation of policy initiatives that meet the objectives set forth by clients for which he serves. 

Mr. Williams received a degree in Political Science and Economics from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and a law degree from the Northern Illinois University College Law in DeKalb, Illinois.

Javier d'Escoto joins VRW & Associates as a consultant.  He brings over 25 years of experience in multiple industries.  Having spent many years working in the construction and waste industries, Javier now provides consulting services to various businesses on growth strategies and how to enter different markets.  

Javier has strong and lasting relationships throughout the City of Chicago and beyond. His expansive experience working with business, community leaders and elected officials on issues over the years is a key asset to his clients and to VRW & Associates. 

Javier graduated from Elmhurst College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing degree.

Beth Goncher has over twenty years working at the local, state and federal levels of government.  She has run multiple political campaigns at the state and federal levels and worked on a number of referendums. 

Goncher most recently served as District Director and Campaign Manager for Congressman Randy Hultgren. She has extensive non-for-profit and fundraising experience and has served on the board of directors for multiple organizations in the western suburbs.  

Prior to her time in government, Goncher’s background was in manufacturing, human resources and purchasing.  Goncher is a graduate of Dominican University with a BA in English and a minor in Sociology. She resides in Aurora, IL.  

Louis C. Raymond II, is an attorney, political strategist, lobbyist and Adjunct professor. Previously he was the Principal at the Raymond Law Group where he served a wide range of legal disciplines, including, but not limited to Family Law, Tax, Corporate, Municipal, Probate, and Criminal Litigation.  

Mr. Raymond is also a navy veteran. While serving as a Naval Officer he participated in and  coordinated operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and pursued pirates off the coast of Somalia.  He also served as the Illinois Political Director for Obama For America and recently served as the Director of Government and Community Affairs for the Chicago Housing Authority.

Louis earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the Illinois State University, a Master’s degree in Policy Studies from Roosevelt University and a Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School. 

Chasity Wells-Armstrong has spent over 25 years shaking things up in government and communities. Her background entails non-profit leadership, advocacy and serving as Deputy District Director/Constituent Services Director to two Members of Congress.  During 2017, she was the first African-American and the second woman elected to serve as Mayor of Kankakee, Illinois.  

During her time in office as mayor, Chasity operationalized equity, modernized municipal operations, and brought millions of dollars in economic development to the community.  Further efforts included her work on social justice issues calling mayors to action to internally assess use of force policies when George Floyd was murdered in March 2020.

With over 25 years working across local, state, and federal governments, Wells-Armstrong has remained a strong policy advocate on various issues including municipal operations, violence prevention, anti-racism work and climate justice.  

She is a graduate of Governors State University with undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work.  She has been a certified alcohol drug counselor for 25+ years and is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Illinois.

During 2023, Wells-Armstrong became a certified Women's Empowerment, Leadership & Career Coach.  She provides services to women aspiring to public office or seeking alignment in their careers.  She resides in the Chicagoland area.