About Me

Since leaving the public sector in 2014, Tom has worked with the top firms in the fields of real estate, mobility, data analytics, media, healthcare, non-profit, clean-tech, and more. He is a seasoned strategic advisor and consultant,  an expert in helping his clients enter and succeed in new product deployment and brand elevation. He has extensive experience with politics, government, direct marketing, communications, new customer acquisition, and growth strategy. Tom has worked with companies like IBM, Air Liquide, BYD, Intersection, G4 Capital, Accenture, and Lime. 

Tom held a leadership role at Capalino from 2014-2021, a top New York City Lobbying firm in New York City where he built, and lead the business strategy practice group before leaving to serve clients in San Fransisco, New York City, and Washington D.C.

From 2011 to 2013, Tom Gray served as the Executive Director of the Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce. During his time with the Chamber, he was credited with leading the team that revived the sixty-five-year-old organization. While running the premier business organization in the heart of Silicon Alley, he worked hand-and-hand with companies like Google, Foursquare, Tesla, and other technology firms to promote their missions and achieve success in New York City. Tom also helped give a voice to the business community and shape important public economic development projects like NYU 2031, The Chelsea Market Expansion, and the revitalization of the St. Vincent’s campus.

Before leading the Chamber, Tom served as Director of Land Use and Economic Policy for Public Advocate Bill de Blasio from 2009-2011 and District Director for Council Member Bill de Blasio from 2005 to 2009. During that time Tom specialized in community relations, land use, housing, and economic development. Throughout his career, he has also been involved in numerous state, federal, and local elections.

Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies from Kent State University and was a member of the United States Coast Guard Port Security Unit 309 from 2000 to 2008. He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a graduate of the Coro Leadership program and has completed the Sandler sales training program.

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