# Roger Gray

> Roger Gray is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of GKV, a Baltimore communications agency established in 1981. His public writing examines consumer inertia and the relationship between brand promises and customer experience. His community service includes Loyola University Maryland, the Pride of Baltimore and Living Classrooms.

- **Role:** Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at GKV
- **Organizations:** GKV, Loyola University Maryland (former trustee), Pride of Baltimore (former board chair), American Flag Foundation (former president), Living Classrooms Foundation (former trustee), Greater Baltimore Committee, Mid-Atlantic American Association of Advertising Agencies, American Advertising Federation Baltimore (former president)
- **Education:** Undergraduate degree; field unspecified, Loyola College of Maryland, MBA, Loyola College of Maryland
- **Known for:** Founded and continues to lead GKV., The Daily Record Most Admired CEOs honoree, 2012., The Daily Record Influential Marylanders honoree, 2018.

## Career timeline

- **1981** — Founded GKV in Baltimore.
- **1991-1992** — Served as president of AAF Baltimore.
- **2012** — Received a Most Admired CEOs award from The Daily Record and joined the Living Classrooms Foundation board.
- **2018** — Featured among The Daily Record’s Influential Marylanders.
- **2026** — Continues as GKV chairman and CEO; agency promoted Mark Gray to vice president of business development in June.

## Achievements

- Founded and continues to lead GKV.
- The Daily Record Most Admired CEOs honoree, 2012.
- The Daily Record Influential Marylanders honoree, 2018.
- GKV received 12 Baltimore ADDY awards in 2019 under his leadership.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — GKV promoted Mark Gray to vice president of business development, working closely with Roger on strategic growth objectives and performance metrics.

## Links

- Website: https://gkv.com/employee/roger-gray/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-gray-72630511

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Last updated: 2026-10-06