Johns Creek Council Member To Run For Congress

JOHNS CREEK, GA -- Johns Creek City Council member Bob Gray has launched his plans to run for Georgia's 6th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Bob Gray, a technology executive, is seeking to become the next Republican to represent north Fulton, east Cobb and parts of DeKalb County.

The seat is currently held by Rep. Tom Price, who is expected to become the next U.S. secretary of health and human services.

“We have a narrow window of opportunity to affect real change in America," Gray said. "President Trump is going to need willing partners in Congress to make that happen. While the political elite is obsessed with serving their own interests, the American people are ready for business leaders who can deliver results in Washington. After being blessed with three decades of success in the private sector, I’m ready to serve my country and community in Congress.”

As a business executive, Gray has worked with dozens of Fortune 500 and private equity companies across a range of industries. His responsibilities have taken him to nearly 30 countries, including China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

As an investor in technology businesses, Gray also serves on the board of directors of Ammacore, an Alpharetta-based network solutions company.

After graduating with a bachelor's degree in engineering from Purdue University and studying accounting at the University of Illinois, Gray earned an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago.

He and wife, Susanne, have raised their four children, Madeline, Marshall, Savannah and Allie, in Johns Creek. The are active members at Passion City Church where they serve in a variety of volunteer positions.

Gray was first elected to the Johns Creek City Council Post 4 seat in July 2014.

State Rep. Brad Raffensberger, a former Johns Creek City Council member, said he believes Gray "brings just the right intellect and ability to root out government overspending and waste."

"He’s a Donald Trump ally with the demeanor of Mike Pence and the resume of David Perdue," he added.

You can follow Gray's campaign by visiting its Facebook page.

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