Gray Constr.

Anne Gorham, class of the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1991, has been promoted to Chief Legal Officer at Gray. In this role, she is responsible for the strategy, management, and disposition of all project-related legal matters, while also working with Gray leadership to find viable business solutions to legal and operational issues for the Gray family of brands.

Anne joined Gray in 2017 as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, after having worked for many years with Gray, other large contractors, and owners in the commercial and contractual risk evaluation and mitigation areas.

Prior to joining Gray, Anne was a long-time business partner and friend of Gray, while at Stites & Harbison, where she was a partner, construction practice group leader, and on the firm’s management committee.

Anne is also completing her year holding the title of president of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL), a select association of construction law practitioners, professors, and judges.

When she’s not working, Anne is an avid exerciser, frustrated golfer, and accomplished wine critic.

After working summers through college as a carpenter and construction superintendent, Bob Moore has devoted his career to building solid relationships and leading teams to the successful completion of schedule-intensive projects. His experience encompasses working as a superintendent, estimator, business developer, project manager, and executive manager. In his current position, he is responsible for overall leadership, strategy development, and policies to achieve the company’s vision. His formula for success is developing and maintaining lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with team members, subcontractors, and customers.

When he’s not working, Bob enjoys surfing, skiing, mountain biking, golfing, food, traveling, and raising money for charity.

Brian joined the Gray West team in 1998 and currently oversees all financial, risk management, and human resource operations. As a certified public accountant, Brian’s extensive background in finance and accounting, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, and technology adds great depth to the Gray West operations.

When he’s not working, Brian enjoys CrossFit, fly fishing, and reading.

Brian began work as an intern at Gray in 1999 while he was a civil engineering student at the University of Kentucky. Upon graduation, Brian gained valuable experience as a field engineer, assistant project manager, project manager, and senior project manager. In 2004, Brian relocated to Gray’s Southeast office in Birmingham, AL. Since then, he has worked on a variety of large and complex projects and was named Gray’s project manager of the year in 2007. In 2010, Brian was named regional manager of the Southeast office and received the “Young Construction Engineer of the Year” award from the University of Kentucky’s Department of Civil Engineering. Named vice president of the Southeast office in 2013, Brian was also active in the Alabama chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). His strong leadership qualities and project execution skills were pivotal to Gray and the Southeast office.  

In 2015, Brian became chief operating officer of Gray Construction, providing day-to-day oversight of Gray’s operations team and operational systems. Brian also serves on the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT), an association of America’s leading design and construction companies working to be a leading force for positive change in the industry.

In 2020, Brian was named the president and chief executive officer of Gray Construction. In this role, he focuses on continuing the company’s progress as an industry leader and growth-oriented business with keen attention toward building and strengthening relationships with customers, team members, and business partners.

Brian is driven mostly by his two greatest passions: faith and family.

When Brian isn’t working, he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking or hunting, reading, traveling, cooking, and outdoor home improvement projects.

In 2006, Curt began his career with Gray working as a part-time employee in the mail room.  Shortly following, in 2007, Curt transitioned into an intern position while he was a corporate communications student at the University of Kentucky. Upon graduation, Curt was hired as a field engineer where he worked on various jobsites across the country.  In the years to follow Curt held a number of operational positions prior to moving into business development.  In 2015, Curt became heavily involved in Gray Development using his creativity and skills to provide a “one-stop-shop” for customers. In this role, Curt’s expertise proved to be instrumental in advancing the distribution and development markets at Gray. Customers Curt has been involved with include but are not limited to: Amazon, Eurofins, UPS, Snap-on Incorporated, and Medline.

When he’s not working, Curt enjoys golfing, traveling, and cooking.

With more than 15 years of experience, Dowell Hoskins, P.E. brings unparalleled expertise to Gray’s Architects and Engineers. Dowell, a native of Lexington, comes to Gray A/E from the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government where she served as the commissioner, Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works.  Prior to her time with the LFUCG, Dowell worked in Nashville for one of the largest, multi-discipline design firms in the United States. Dowell, a professional engineer, received her Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Master of Science in Engineering from Vanderbilt University.

As president of A/E, Dowell oversees all of Gray’s architectural, EPC, and engineering services to further develop the strategy and strength of the groups.

When she’s not working, Dowell enjoys playing tennis, going to the gym, and rescuing cats.

Eric Berg’s tenure with Gray began shortly after the purchase merger with I.C.E. Builders, Inc. in 2001. For the decade prior, Eric managed national accounts as a partner at a network technology company that served the retail and commercial industries. Since joining Gray, Eric’s keen ability to develop and nurture customer relationships has resulted in rapid growth of Gray’s retail customer base. Eric served as senior vice president for the Gray West and was responsible for operational and day-to-day risk management across all markets, customer acquisition, and market sector development and growth for the Western region. In 2019, Eric was named chief operating officer of Gray West. He believes in giving back and is very active in his community and sits on a number boards for local non-profits and community colleges.

When he’s not working, Eric enjoys golfing, hiking, fly fishing, and collecting wine.

As Gray’s top communications & marketing officer, Jill Wilson skillfully and creatively markets fully integrated services to customers, communities, and allied organizations around the world. Located at Gray’s headquarters, Jill has served on a number of local, statewide, and national boards, often in leadership positions, including the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Jill has been named one of the Top Women in PR by PR News as well as one of the Top 15 Business Women in Alabama by the National Women’s Council.

She has a business degree from Georgetown College and is known for her ability to provide leadership and make decisions that keep Gray positioned as a market leader in all its core markets.

When Jill’s not at work, you’ll often find her and her husband traveling, especially to Washington, DC visiting their daughter; catching up on photography, or playing the piano.

Since joining Gray in 1988, Jim has worked on several construction projects across the U.S. with varying complexity. His career at Gray started as a safety technician, but he quickly moved through the operations side of the company, holding positions such as manager of safety, field operations coordinator, manager of concrete services, director, field operations, and is currently vice president, safety. Jim has played an integral role in helping Gray win multiple national safety awards, and can also be credited with helping develop Gray’s Quality Management System and self-perform concrete group.

When he’s not working, Jim enjoys hunting, fishing, and home renovation projects.

Mike’s 35 years of experience in the retail construction industry includes nationwide rollouts, tenant improvements, and specialty stores for retailers such as Nike, Gap, Sephora, Express, Verizon, and Tommy Bahama. His experience includes all aspects of the industry including carpentry, superintendent, project manager, estimating, and business development.  Mike’s focus is to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members. Over the years Mike has overseen thousands of stores built.

As a past president of the Retail Contractors Association, he maintains a position on the Board of Directors, working to improve the retail construction industry.

Mike also holds CDP Designation-Certified Development, Design & Construction Professional from the International Council of Shopping Centers.

When he’s not working, Mike enjoys spending time with family and friends, salt water fishing, boating, golfing, and loves spending time restoring old cars and trucks, especially his 1968 Super Sport.

Patrick McCowan serves as chief operating officer of Gray Construction. After graduating from Eastern Kentucky University with a BS in Construction Management, he was hired as a project engineer. After a 5-year stint in the field, Patrick grew through the project management career path quickly. In January 2017, Patrick was promoted to regional manager of the Southeast Regional Office and relocated his family to Birmingham, AL. In 2018, he was promoted to vice president of the Southeast Office. Patrick also serves on the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT), an association of America’s leading design and construction companies working to be a leading force for positive change in the industry. Having been with Gray since 2000, Patrick has been instrumental in the sale and execution of several recent projects for customers such as Fritz Winter North America LP,  ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Weber Metals, Inc., Tenaris, and Volvo Car USA.

Patrick displays Gray’s core values and encourages supporting the community by participating in the Chick-fil-A Birmingham Corporate Challenge, supporting ALS, and being a drop off site for Toys for Tots, just to name a few. In his role as regional manager, Patrick was responsible for liaising with subcontractors and customers on plans, managing proposals, and sales efforts within Gray’s growing Southeast market, as well as supervising all team members in Birmingham. Prior to his current position, Patrick served as project director, senior project manager, and project manager in Gray’s manufacturing and food & beverage business units.

In 2020, Patrick was named to the chief operating officer of Gray Construction. In this position, he leads the day-to-day operations for Gray’s expanding services with an eye for recruiting the next generation of team members, spearheading technological advances, and improving quality and efficiencies.

When he’s not working, Patrick enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, working out, and spending time with his family.

Rob Christianson has more than 16 years of experience in the construction industry. He acts as a liaison between the company, subcontractors, and customers by preparing, implementing, and monitoring the annual operating plans, proposals, and sales. Rob supervises all team members assigned to the satellite office and provides continuous project overview by demonstrating and communicating a consistent and clear approach to problem-solving.  He ensures optimal savings within safety, quality, scheduling, training, and gross margin requirements.

Customers Rob has been involved with include: Gap, Limited Brands, CVS, Aldi, H&M, Amazon Bookstore, and Zara.

Scott joined the Gray team in 1989 after working in the audit and tax department with an international accounting firm. He advanced to controller in 1992, and since then, has held multiple C-suite roles, including his current role as chief operating officer.

A University of Kentucky graduate, Scott is a licensed CPA, a board member for Robins & Morton, a large, healthcare-focused contractor headquartered in Birmingham, AL, a board member for North Highland, a diversified consulting business in Atlanta, and also serves as board chairman for Diamond Antenna and Microwave, a manufacturing company based in Massachusetts.

While he feels blessed with his work life, his faith and his family are of first importance. Scott is an avid UK sports fan and enjoys spending time outside, particularly on the golf course.

Stephen Gray, the youngest of the Gray brothers currently involved in managing the family-owned company, has been with Gray on a full-time basis since 1990. He began his career as a laborer during his college years and progressed through assignments in site management, project management, sales, and business unit management. As president & chief executive officer, Stephen’s training and experience come into play every day as he effectively fills this key management role at Gray.

His most passionate area of focus remains on the stewardship of the company values and culture established by the Gray family, as well as the personal and professional growth of Gray team members. Stephen is responsible for overall business strategy and financial performance for all the Gray Family of Brands with a dedicated focus on the core business of design and construction, growing the Food & Beverage market through new companies and complementary services, and overseeing Gray’s real estate development arm.

When he’s not working, Stephen enjoys vegetable gardening, training beagles, and reading.

Steve Renshaw joined Gray in 1985 as a project field superintendent and has progressed through the ranks, holding positions in safety, training, project management, and corporate management. Prior to becoming president of Gray’s Ohio Valley office in 2005, Steve was senior vice president of operations at Gray. His wide range of experience in all phases of design and construction serves him well in his present position where he is responsible for developing and serving customers in the Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee markets.

When he’s not working, Steve enjoys reading biographies, spending time with his family, and watching University of Kentucky basketball.

Susan Brewer is a true human resources professional. She has been instrumental in recruiting, motivating, and retaining Gray team members that continually perform at the highest levels of customer satisfaction. She developed her skill set at Pepsi-Cola and Hughes before joining Gray in 2004. Susan holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has received her certification in human resources from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Susan has provided leadership on numerous boards, commissions, and organizations in the human resources field. She currently serves as the board chair for the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center, a joint effort by Kentucky’s employment leaders to build and maintain a thriving, skilled workforce that can drive economic growth locally and statewide.

When she’s not working, Susan spends her time on Lake Cumberland boating or enjoying water sports; hanging out with friends and family, especially her granddaughter; going to the gym; and traveling, whether it be an island getaway to St. John’s or a hiking trip to Zion National Park.

While a civil engineering student at the University of Kentucky, Tyler began working at Gray as an intern in 1997. Tyler continued his career at Gray as a project manager and business development manager. His relationship-driven qualities and skills have been pivotal to the Food & Beverage portfolio at Gray. Customers Tyler has been involved with include but are not limited to: Champion Petfoods, Clemens Food Group, The Kraft Heinz Company, Keurig Green Mountain, and Diageo, among many others.

Tyler now serves as president of the Food & Beverage Group, Gray, Inc., in which he is responsible for the operations and strategy across Gray’s Food & Beverage endorsed brands. His focus is delivering a cohesive and collaborative Food & Beverage organization by leading our brands to be better together for the benefit of our customers and our team members.

When he’s not working, Tyler enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors. He’s also an avid rock climber and spends time developing new climbing and hiking routes.

Walker is a recovering serial entrepreneur who finally found home as the founder of Gray Solutions, a Gray company, in 2018 and hasn’t looked back. As founder, he led the exponential growth of Gray Solutions from two Solutioneers to the 12th largest systems integrator as recognized by Control Engineering.

Walker’s experience consists of leading complex government healthcare IT projects, managing political and issue campaigns along with leading systems architecture for numerous consumer goods’ manufacturing projects, including Champion Petfoods’ award-winning DogStar Kitchens.

In 2021, he spearheaded the acquisition and subsequent merger that welcomed Stone Technologies to Gray Solutions which put him in the role of chief executive officer. In this position, he focuses on continuing to develop deep relationships with customers, to advance the company as a rapidly growing industry leader, with special attention toward developing Solutioneers, and to expand service offerings.

When Walker isn’t working (from anywhere) – you’ll find him on the ski slopes, enjoying the sun on a boat with friends, or relaxing with his two dogs, Nemi and Zeus.