Mike Gray — Co-Founder
Mike is a co-founder and Partner with Gray Ryan Companies. He began career in public relations in 2005 in London, United Kingdon and Washington, D.C. where he counseled business leaders and professional services firms on strategic internal/external communications and media relations. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The Financial Times, CNBC, Reuters, and hundreds of other publications across the world. In addition to public relations, Mike is an investor in numerous commercial real estate entities across the mid-Atlantic through Gray Ryan Ventures. In 2025, Mike began investing in real estate and business ventures in the Dutch Caribbean - specifically in Curacao - through Gray Holdings. Mike believes in fostering life-long relationships with clients and partners that extend beyond just work. A successful business relationship means understanding one another. Accreditation and Certifications Accredited in Public Relations, Public Relations Society of America Professional Certified Marketer, American Marketing Association Master in Residential Marketing, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Certified New Home Marketing Professional, NAHB Certified New Home Sales Professional, 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 Recognition Mike is a recognized leader in the industries he serves and has held 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.
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Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Experience: 20 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Public Relations
- Business Development
- Real Estate
- Investment
- Marketing
Career Highlights
- Co-founder and Partner at Gray Ryan Companies
- Recognized leader in public relations and real estate
- Top 40 Under 40 by Style Weekly in 2015
Work Experience
Gray Ryan Ventures
Principal (13 yrs 1 mo)
Gray Ryan Companies
Partner (16 yrs 5 mos)
Williams Mullen
Communications & Business Development Specialist (2 yrs)
White & Case
Marketing Coordinator (1 yr)
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
Marketing Assistant (1 yr)
CNBC Europe
Marketing (0 mo)
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of Richmond
at St. Christopher's School (Richmond, Virginia)
