# Brian Gray

> Brian R. Gray is president, CEO and a director of Knife River Corporation. An Oregon State civil engineering graduate, he began at Morse Bros. in 1993, joined the Knife River organization through its 1998 acquisition, and led the Northwest segment from 2012 through 2022. His record includes regional acquisitions and development of the Knife River Training Center before taking the company into independence in 2023.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Knife River Corporation
- **Organizations:** Knife River Corporation, Morse Bros., Oregon State University, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Associated General Contractors, Oregon-Columbia Chapter
- **Education:** B.S. in Civil Engineering, Oregon State University
- **Known for:** Led eight Northwest-segment acquisitions before becoming company CEO., Helped develop the Knife River Training Center in Albany, Oregon., Inducted into Oregon State’s Academy of Distinguished Engineers in 2022.

## Career timeline

- **1993** — Graduated from Oregon State University and began in the quality-control laboratory at Morse Bros. in Corvallis, Oregon.
- **1998** — Morse Bros. was acquired by Knife River.
- **2012-2022** — President of Knife River’s Northwest segment; led eight acquisitions during his tenure.
- **2017** — President of the Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter.
- **2022** — Named to Oregon State’s Academy of Distinguished Engineers; Knife River Training Center opened after development he helped lead.
- **2023-01** — Became president of the operating Knife River business.
- **2023-03** — Became CEO of the operating Knife River business.
- **2023-06** — Led Knife River into independence from MDU Resources; regular-way NYSE trading began June 1 under KNF.

## Achievements

- Led eight Northwest-segment acquisitions before becoming company CEO.
- Helped develop the Knife River Training Center in Albany, Oregon.
- Inducted into Oregon State’s Academy of Distinguished Engineers in 2022.
- Led Knife River during its 2023 transition to an independent public company.
- Knife River exceeded its initial 15% adjusted EBITDA margin target in 2023, two years before its original 2025 deadline.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Starboard Value delivered a September 24 letter to Gray and the board calling for pricing and cost improvements, a 22% adjusted EBITDA margin by fiscal 2029, and evaluation of strategic alternatives. Knife River said it would engage and reiterated its strategy.
- **2026-08** — Knife River reported Q2 2026 revenue of $938.6 million, up 13%, and net income of $43.9 million, down 13%.
- **2026-02** — Knife River reported 2025 revenue of $3.146 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $496.5 million, with five acquisitions completed that year.

## Links

- Website: https://www.kniferiver.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gray-57a39580

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