Mike Gray has advised real estate developers, home builders, senior living providers, and professional service firms on public relations strategies for 15 years. In 2009, he and Andrew Ryan founded Gray Ryan Communications to meet the growing needs of these target industries. Mike works with clients across the Mid-Atlantic with media relations, re-zoning hearings, social media strategies, content marketing, community relations, and crisis communications. He often serves as a spokesperson for clients.

Mike is a recognized leader in the industries he serves and holds numerous leadership positions including as Commissioner for the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission and Advisory Board Member for the Urban Land Institute Virginia District.

He was named “Top 40 Under 40” by Style Weekly in 2015 and is a graduate of both Leadership Metro Richmond and LEAD Virginia.

Accreditation and Certifications

• Accredited in Public Relations, Public Relations Society of America
• Professional Certified Marketer, American Marketing Association
• Certified New Home Marketing Professional, NAHB
• Certified New Home Sales Professional, NAHB
• Master in Residential Marketing, NAHB
• Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, NAHB
• Senior Living Sales Counselor, Argentum
• Google Analytics Certified, Google
• Google AdWords Certified, Google
• Responsible Land Disturber, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
• Licensed Virginia Real Estate Salesperson, Virginia DPOR

Community Involvement

• Commissioner, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
• Board of Directors, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
• Advisory Board Member, Urban Land Institute Virginia District
• 2018 Graduate, Virginia Land Use Education Program
• 2017 Graduate, LEAD Virginia
• 2015 Graduate, Leadership Metro Richmond
• Member, American Marketing Association
• Member, PRSA Richmond

Contact Mike

Office: 804.354.0964
E-mail: mgray@gray-ryan.com