J. Charles Gray serves as Chairman of the Board and Founding Director of the GrayRobinson Law Firm, where he continues to practice full-time in the over 270 lawyer firm. He has served as City Solicitor for the City of Orlando, Chairman of the Florida State Turnpike Authority, Chairman of the Economic Development Commission of Mid-Florida, Chairman of the University of Central Florida Foundation, and in many other leadership positions. Charles served for seven years as County Attorney for Orange County and was involved in developing the county's Tourist Development Plan, the Orange County Civic/Convention Center, the Orange County Comprehensive Growth Plan, resolving the building moratorium in Orange County by developing a modern waste-water treatment and potable water program using innovative methods and financing, and consolidation of sixteen separate fire districts into one unified county fire department. Charles organized and served as General Counsel for the Orange County Health Facilities Authority and has represented major developers in large DRIs, comprehensive plan amendments, and major state- and county-negotiated property acquisitions.

Professional

· The Florida Bar

· Orange County Bar

· American Bar Association

· Admitted to Florida Supreme Court

· Admitted to State and Federal Courts

· "AV" rating in Martindale-Hubbell

Awards and Honors

Mr. Gray has received the awards and has served as follows:

· Recipient, Orlando Business Journal's Most Influential Businessmen Legacy Award - 2009

· Recipient, Leadership Florida, LeRoy Collins Lifetime Achievement Award - 2009

· Inducted into "Hall of Power", Orlando Magazine's 50 Most Powerful - 2009

· Florida Super Lawyers, 2007-2010

· Recipient, John Young History Maker - Present Award - 2008

· Named "25 Most Powerful People in Central Florida," Orlando Sentinel - 2008

· Named "Orlando's 50 Most Powerful People in Central Florida," Orlando Magazine - 2008, 2009

· Recipient, Legacy Award by Greater Orlando Leadership Foundation - 2005

· Florida Trend selected as one of Florida's Legal Elite - 2004

· Junior Achievement "Hall of Fame Lauriat" - 2003

· Recipient, James B. Greene Award for Economic Development - 1998

· Orlando Magazine recognized as one of Orlando's Most Trusted Attorneys - 1997

· Honoree, Florida Public Relations Association Roast & Toast - 1996

· Recipient, Orlando Chamber of Commerce "J. Thomas Gurney Lifetime of Service to Community Award" - 1988

· Outstanding Young Men of America - 1966

· Honorary Alumnus - University of Central Florida

· Seven Seas Cruising Association World Circumnavigator Award

· Volusia County Conservationist of the Year Award

· Marquis Who's Who in America

· Marquis Who's Who in America Law

· Marquis Who's Who in the South and Southwest

· Marquis Who's Who in the World

Civic

Mr. Gray currently serves on the following boards:

· Trustee Emeritus, University of Central Florida Foundation

· Board of Directors, Florida TaxWatch

· Board of Directors, Florida Earth Foundation

· Board of Directors, Orlando Remembered

Mr. Gray has served in the past as follows:

· Chairman, Florida State Turnpike Authority

· Chairman, Economic Development Commission of Mid-Florida, Inc.

· Chairman, University of Central Florida Foundation

· Chairman, UCF President's Council of Advisors

· President, Board of Directors, Ol'Timers Men's Club

· Member, The Commission of the Future of Florida's Public Universities

· Co-Chairman, John Young History Maker Award Committee

· Member, Orange County's Blue Ribbon Panel on Education

· Vice Chairman, Director, Orange County Compact

· Director, Citrus Club of Orlando

· Director, University Club of Orlando

· Director, Meadow Woods Education Foundation

· Member, Florida History Associates

· Member, Board of Trustees, Orlando Museum of Art

· Member, Board of Trustees, Dr. Phillips Foundation

· Member, Florida Department of Commerce Economic Development Advisory Council

· Member, Federal Judicial Nominating Commission of Florida

· Director, Celebration Health Foundation

· Director, Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce

· Vice Chairman, Coalition to build new I-4 Bridge over St. Johns River

· Vestry Member, All Saints Episcopal Church

· Director, O-Force

· Advisory Board Member, Seeds of Peace

· Director, National Cattlemen's Association

· Honorary member of the Orange County Cattlemen's Association

· President, Florida Santa Gertrudis Cattle Association

· President, National Polled Santa Gertrudis Cattle Association

· President, Santa Gertrudis Breeders International

· Member of Volusia County Soil and Water Conservation District

Lectures

· U.S. High Speed Rail Association, Florida High Speed Rail 2010 Conference, Panel: "Real Estate Development around Rail Stations," March 4-5, 2010, Orlando, Florida

· 3rd Annual Transportation & Infrastructure Convention, Panel: "Staying on Track: Passenger Rail & Transit in America," March 10-12, 2010, Washington D.C.

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