Scott Gray was selected to serve as the Minneapolis Urban League’s new President/CEO following a 10-month national search process.  He assumed the position on June 1, 2009. 

As President/CEO, Mr. Gray has responsibility for management of the agency's $5.5 million budget.  He leads a staff compliment of 82 employees, and a clustering of 13 programs operated out of 5 sites around the city, 4 of which are owned by the Urban League.

Scott Gray is one of the National Urban League Movement’s emerging young leaders who is focused on closing the social and economic gaps for people of color. Currently, Gray is President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) in Madison, Wisconsin. His 16 years of nonprofit experience includes work with national and community-based organizations in numerous roles, including community organizing, job development, business and commercial development, and housing development.

Under Gray’s leadership, ULGM completed a 4 million dollar capital campaign and will expand into a new 15,000 square foot facility that will allow the Urban League to offer more economic and workforce development programs onsite.  Additionally, Gray launched a community building partnership that led to the publishing of the first “State of Black Madison” report that has helped organize community leaders into advocacy groups that collaboratively address issues in education, homeownership, business development, and job creation.  ULGM is now recognized as a top affiliate by the National Urban League.

Prior to joining the Urban League of Greater Madison, Gray served as the Associate Regional Director for Habitat for Humanity International where he oversaw the production of 200 homes annually in a seven state region. Prior to that, he was employed at Northwest Side Community Development Corporation in Milwaukee where Gray was one of the first African Americans to develop and administer a Business Improvement District that led to millions of dollars being reinvested in a central city corridor. He also served as Executive Director of The Business Council, Inc of Milwaukee, and he offered consulting services that led to the development of the first African American owned Cousin's Subs Franchise.

He has received numerous awards for his community-based efforts including the prestigious outstanding 40 leaders under 40 by the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Gray holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Masters of Science in Social Responsibility & Sustainability from Goddard College.

He is married and a father of 2 sons.