William H. Gray, III
Director since November 2000
Board committees: Governance and Nominating (Chair), Leadership Development and Compensation
Mr. Gray is currently chairman of Gray Global Strategies, Inc., a business advisory firm. From October 2009 to January 2012 he served as co-chairman GrayLoeffler, LLC, a consulting and advisory firm. He served as chairman of The Amani Group from August 2004 to September 2009. Mr. Gray was president and chief executive officer of The College Fund/UNCF from 1991 until he retired in June 2004. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1991. During his tenure, he was chairman of the House Budget Committee, a member of the Appropriations Committee, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and majority whip. He is an ordained Baptist minister, and he last pastored Bright Hope Baptist Church of Philadelphia from 1972 until 2007. Mr. Gray is also a director of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Prudential Financial, Inc., and Pfizer, Inc.