# Gregg Gay

> Gregg Gay is the co-founder of Cleveland-based background screening company Asurint and its former CEO and executive chairman. With Connie Clore, he helped build a business focused on technology, court-record access and faster screening workflows. His career began in public accounting and included investment and executive roles in early HR technology and outsourcing companies. Alla Schay succeeded him as CEO in March 2024; A&M Capital Partners acquired Asurint in December 2025.

- **Role:** Entrepreneur, business executive and investor
- **Organizations:** Asurint, SOFFIA, Coopers & Lybrand
- **Education:** Texas A&M University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Asurint and led it as CEO before its 2024 leadership transition., Asurint reached $22.8 million in 2015 revenue and 158 full-time employees in the 2016 Crain’s growth profile., Under his CEO tenure, Asurint received its sixth Inc. 5000 recognition in 2020, reporting 92% three-year revenue growth.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Began his career in public accounting at Coopers & Lybrand; later invested in and held executive roles at early HR technology and outsourcing businesses.
- **2004-2006** — Co-founded Asurint with Connie Clore. Historical accounts differ on the founding year; the current company overview and 2025 acquisition release use 2005.
- **2014** — Named with Connie Clore among EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Northeast Ohio regional finalists.
- **2017** — Asurint secured a minority investment from North Bridge Growth Equity.
- **2021** — Appeared on Aggie Growth Hacks on June 1.
- **2024** — Alla Schay became CEO on March 4; Gay was identified as former CEO, executive chairman and co-founder.
- **2025** — Commented on Asurint’s December acquisition by A&M Capital Partners, expressing confidence in the management team.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Asurint and led it as CEO before its 2024 leadership transition.
- Asurint reached $22.8 million in 2015 revenue and 158 full-time employees in the 2016 Crain’s growth profile.
- Under his CEO tenure, Asurint received its sixth Inc. 5000 recognition in 2020, reporting 92% three-year revenue growth.

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — A&M Capital Partners acquired Asurint; Gay publicly welcomed the next chapter.
- **2024-03** — Alla Schay succeeded Gay as CEO; Gay was executive chairman at the transition.

## Links

- Website: https://asurint.com/team/gregg-gay/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-gay-92994b7/

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