Kent Gray

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Kent Gray consults on challenging logistics projects and issues involving municipalities and other units of government. Kent previously worked in Illinois state government as a Staff Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry and as Executive Assistant to the Illinois Comptroller. He also worked for the Illinois House of Representatives and for Congressman Bob Michel. Kent served as a Trustee of Lincoln Land Community College for 18 years. First elected in April 1999, he was reelected in 2005, 2009 and 2013. He served a term as Chairman and a term as Vice Chairman of that Board. He was first appointed to the position of Trustee for the South Oak Knolls Fire Protection District in May 2003, where he continues to serve as its President. Later that year, Mr. Gray was appointed to the Springfield, Illinois Civil Service Commission. Combined, Kent has overseen employment issues for a workforce in excess of 2300 people.Kent is a former officer and member of the Board of Directors for the American Business Club. He is also a past Director of the Old State Capitol Art Fair and the Memorial Hospital Festival of Trees. Kent served as a member of Senator Bob Dole’s 1996 presidential campaign advance staff. Beginning in 1999, Kent served President George W. Bush during temporary duty assignments for the 2000 campaign and the White House on numerous domestic trips and international trips. During the 2008 presidential election cycle, Kent began working for Senator John McCain in March of 2007 and ultimately was assigned to manage the logistics of Governor Palin’s involvement in the Republican National Convention, the Vice Presidential Debate and Election Night.From the Summer of 2015, Kent worked as a senior staff member of the Donald J. Trump for President campaign. In that role, Kent served as a Multi-State Director of Illinois and Missouri and also produced events for Mr. Trump around the nation. Kent was a member of the Illinois Delegation to the 2016 and 2024 GOP National Conventions, pledged to the Trump candidacy. After working on the 2017 Inauguration, Kent spent 2 1/2 years working for the White House and then moved to the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Senior Advisor. In 2020, Kent was appointed as Illinois Trump Finance Committee Co-Chair and continued to raise money for the 2024 Trump Campaign, and for the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Committee.

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Kent Gray, Attorney at Law, Chartered

Kent Gray, Attorney At Law, Chartered

Experienced Employment Law Attorney and Governmental/Political Consultant
Kent Gray Work Experience Details
  • Kent Gray, Attorney At Law, Chartered
    Owner
    Kent Gray, Attorney At Law, Chartered Feb 2007 - Present
    Springfield, Illinois
    As an attorney, I specialize in Consumer Fraud arbitration; Labor and Employment Law along with providing legal counsel to municipalities and other units of local government.I also handle issues such as divorce, traffic, misdemeanor and felony cases, along with collections actions, real estate transactions, lien and general business representation.
  • Blockgreement
    Founder
    Blockgreement Oct 2018 - Present
    Springfield, Illinois
  • Donald J. Trump For President, Inc.
    Illinois Trump Finance Committee Co-Chairman
    Donald J. Trump For President, Inc. Mar 2020 - Dec 2020
    Illinois, United States
    Helping the Trump campaign raise needed funds from Blue State, Illinois.
  • U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development
    Senior Advisor
    U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
    Midwest
  • The White House
    Lead Advance Representative
    The White House Jan 2017 - Jul 2019
    District Of Columbia, United States
    Beginning in 2017, I served President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence as an advance representative on numerous temporary duty assignments for the White House. The assignments have included domestic and international trips across five continents. These have included multiple State Visits, military commemorations, world leader summits, factory tours, sporting events, fundraisers and rallies.
  • Lincoln Land Community College
    Trustee
    Lincoln Land Community College Apr 1999 - Apr 2017
    I was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1999 and re-elected in 2005, 2009 and 2013. During my tenure, I have served two-year terms as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board. The geographic territory of Lincoln Land Community College is the largest of any Illinois community college, covering all or part of fifteen Illinois counties and encompassing an area greater than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. As a Trustee, I represent nearly 335,000 constituents throughout the fifteen county district.My tenure on the Board, and more recently the Chairmanship, has allowed me to be vigorously involved in the administration of the college. I work collaboratively with the various segments of the institution to communicate the needs of district residents. The information gained is used to develop and implement policies designed to enhance the services provided. Community college trustees are direct participants in the governance of Illinois institutions under state law. I play a role in the overall strategic planning for the college, both programmatically and in regards to the facilities. I am continually motivating employees and students to adapt new ideas and reach their highest potential.I assist in coordinating budget preparation, development and management; foundation fundraising; executive recruitment and personnel issues; division structure; facilities planning; marketing strategies and community relations. The total annual budget of the college is nearly sixty million dollars.
  • Donald J. Trump For President, Inc.
    Multi State Director, Illinois/Missouri
    Donald J. Trump For President, Inc. Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
    I managed all aspects of Mr. Trump's successful primary campaigns in Illinois and Missouri, culminating on the March 15, 2016 primary election.
  • Romney For President
    War Room Legal Advisor - Ohio
    Romney For President Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
    Ohio
    I served as a member of the Romney/Ryan Ohio war room staff. We coordinated election day operations (EDO) at the precinct and county levels throughout Ohio. The team identified and resolved minor election law issues and triaged critical violations or persistant issues up the chain of command.
  • City Of Springfield, Illinois
    Vice Chair - Springfield Civil Service Commission
    City Of Springfield, Illinois Sep 2003 - Jun 2012
    I was appointed as a Republican member of the Springfield Civil Service Commission in 2003 and 2009 by Mayor Tim Davlin. The commission has jurisdiction over the hiring of many of the City’s 1600+ employees. As a commissioner, my responsibilities included reviewing the background and qualifications of applicants for entry level and promotional positions with the Springfield Police Department, the Springfield Fire Department and City Water Light and Power. The Commission reviews and considers the hundreds of applicants that serve in some of our community’s most vital public safety positions.In addition to hiring, the Commission also acts as the administrative court for employee disciplinary issues. The Commission adjudicates the cases of city employees seeking appeal of disciplinary decisions such as suspension and termination made against them.
  • Newt Gingrich For President
    Advance Representative
    Newt Gingrich For President Dec 2011 - Mar 2012
    Iowa, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, Tennesee
    I served as an advance representative and consultant to the Newt Gingrich presidential campaign from the Iowa Caucuses through the Tennessee Primary. Produced events ranging from intimate ice cream shop visits to the largest rally of his campaign. Coordinated debate involvement, in-person appearances on shows like "Huckabee" and live satellite feeds.
  • Bush-Cheney '04
    Advance Representative
    Bush-Cheney '04 Oct 1999 - Jan 2009
    In addition to working on his first presidential campaign, beginning in 2001, I served President George W. Bush as an advance representative on numerous temporary duty assignments for the White House. The assignments have included a number of domestic trips along with international visits to Warsaw, Poland and Shanghai, China. In 2005, I was a member of the five-person advance team that coordinated the President and First Lady’s visit to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum dedication. In addition to President George W. Bush, I have also handled logistics for a wide range of events and trips by notable political candidates and officials such as: Donald Trump, Mike Pence, Bob Dole, John McCain, Sarah Palin, Fred Thompson, Rudy Giuliani, President George H.W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Barbara Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, Speaker Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Elizabeth Dole, Lee Greenwood, Ted Nugent, John Rich, the Oak Ridge Boys, and Colin Powell.
  • John Mccain 2008
    Advance Representative
    John Mccain 2008 Feb 2007 - Nov 2008
    I was an advance representative for the McCain Campaign and a Delegate on his behalf to the Republican National Convention. I was a member of advance teams for Senator McCain's announcement in Tempe, AZ in April 2007 and many other events along the way to his nomination. During the Fall of 2008, I was assigned by the McCain campaign to help coordinate Governor Sarah Palin’s involvement in the Republican National Convention, the Vice Presidential debate in St. Louis, Election Night in Phoenix, Arizona and other speeches and rallies around the nation.
  • Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, Pc
    Senior Associate
    Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, Pc May 2001 - Feb 2007
    Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes is one of the largest general law firms in Springfield, Illinois. I started with the firm in 2001 and my professional focus was on employment law, municipal law, litigation, election law and government affairs projects for clients of the firm. I represented a wide range of corporate clients, handling their employment and labor law needs along with general business law matters. I also served as an attorney for several municipalities in the Springfield area. The firm’s government affairs clients ranged from discrete policy issues to the representation of statewide trade associations.In 2004, I was the Republican candidate for Christian County State’s Attorney. Although I ultimately did not win the race, I spent a great deal of time with members of law enforcement and the public discussing the critical issues of methamphetamine use, violent crime and domestic violence. I was honored that former Governor Edgar campaigned with me and endorsed my candidacy. In 2006 I was honored to be one of the five finalists of U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert for appointment by President Bush as United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois.
  • Bush-Cheney '00
    Advance Representative
    Bush-Cheney '00 Jan 2000 - Nov 2000
    I was a volunteer member of then Governor Bush’s 2000 presidential campaign. I advanced the logistics for numerous campaign events in cities around the country. These included his participation in the St. Louis presidential debate with Vice President Gore and rallies around the country leading up to election day. I am most proud of serving as the site advance person for the Bush's farewell rally to their hometown of Midland, Texas in January 2001. They flew from that 20,000 person rally directly to Washington for the inauguration a couple of days later.
  • Illinois Senate Republican Staff
    Committee Staff
    Illinois Senate Republican Staff 1998 - 1999
    I staffed the Senate Commerce and Industry Committee. Working directly with Illinois senators, my responsibilities included drafting statutes; researching legislative proposals; coordinating meetings and public hearings of the committee and assisting senators with floor debate.
  • Office Of The Illinois Comptroller
    Executive Assistant To The Comptroller
    Office Of The Illinois Comptroller 1995 - 1998
    I performed advance and scheduling duties for Comptroller Didrickson’s travels throughout Illinois. As a member of her executive team, I composed speeches; served as her official photographer; assisted the legislative, internal audit and communications departments on projects; and represented the Comptroller as a surrogate speaker at events that she was unable to attend.
  • Dole/Kemp '96
    Advance Representative
    Dole/Kemp '96 Jan 1996 - Nov 1996
    I was employed as a full time staff member of Senator Dole’s 1996 presidential campaign. I advanced the logistics for numerous campaign events in cities around the country. These included his participation in the Republican National Convention, both debates with President Clinton and his 35,000 person Labor Day rally.
  • Office Of Republican Leader Bob Michel
    Intern
    Office Of Republican Leader Bob Michel May 1993 - Aug 1993
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    I spent one of the best summer's of my life as a paid intern for House Republican Leader Bob Michel in 1993. It was the start of a lifetime of involvement in national Republican politics.
  • On Many Political Campaigns Since 1984
    Photographer
    On Many Political Campaigns Since 1984 Jan 1984 - Jan 1985
    I got the photography bug back in High School and was the yearbook photographer. Over the decades since then, I have covered lots of political campaigns and been published in Newsweek, The State Journal Register, The Associated Press, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun Times, The Washington Times, and many others. Being a photographer is what got me into advance work. I found that if I staged a political event, and controlled the lighting, I ended up with some great pictures.

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Leadership Litigation Crisis Communications Advance Work Grassroots Organizing Public Speaking Message Development Policy Analysis Legal Assistance Media Relations Legislative Relations Grassroots Legal Writing Government International Relations Speech Writing Strategic Planning Community Development Fundraising Municipal Law Nonprofit Organizations Public Policy Municipal Management Budgeting Political Communication Proposal Writing Nonprofits Crisis Management Economic Development Policy Community Outreach Logistics Consulting Budgets Public Affairs Management Strategic Communications Public Relations Politics Research Political Consulting Political Campaigns Legislation Volunteer Management Employment Law

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