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Inc. Cultural Statement: “Our purpose is to make a the Gray, Inc. meeting with wisdom from the
difference in people’s lives by creating unforgettable past, perspective from the board, and words of
customer experiences and great projects.” appreciation for the hard work of leaders and
A key element of our company business plan is team members.
supporting one major philanthropic endeavor for a After the Gray, Inc. portion concluded, Brian
three-year period with 2% of our annual pre-tax, pre- Jones, president & CEO of Gray Construction, took
bonus profit. In recent years, we’ve partnered with the stage. He began with highlighting the company’s
Save A Warrior and Big Brothers Big Sisters with our strong financial performance crediting the hard work
current recipient being Children of Fallen Patriots, and dedication of team members. He touched on
an organization dedicated to providing college key accomplishments like making Dr Pepper for a
scholarships and educational counseling to military U.S. company in Ireland while producing bourbon
children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. for a European company in the U.S.
One key highlight of the meeting included hearing In detailing the 2030 vision, he explained a
from Children of Fallen Patriots. Students shared the focus on optimization for this year saying, “We will
positive impact Gray’s contribution is having on their maintain Gray’s health to ensure we are ready for 11
lives, which was moving to see and hear. the next growth surge and spend time over the next
A panel made of Brian Jones, president & CEO three years optimizing our systems, processes, and
of Gray Construction; Tyler Cundiff, president personal growth.”
of Gray, Inc. Food & Beverage Group; Dowell As he explained, the 2030 vision will come to life
Hoskins, president & CEO of Gray Architects & by sticking to the continuous improvement plan,
Engineers; and Curt Hargrove, president of Gray anchored by our values and guiding principles,
Development, provided insight into all the business including the new addition to Serve first. This
segments across Gray, Inc., sharing some wins additional principle is a foundational attribute each
and lessons from the past year and what could be team member should adopt to build cohesive
expected ahead. “teams of teams” across Gray.
We always enjoy hearing from Jim Gray, non- Patrick McCowan, chief operating officer at Gray
executive chairman of the board, who closed Construction, gave team members a deeper look