ENTREPRENEUR, PHILANTHROPIST GRAY INVESTMENTS
WHY: Family founded St. John Knits, iconic Irvine-based women’s apparel company. Served as president. Later started Sweet Life Enterprises commercial bakery.
RECENT: With wife, Lori, in 2018 made substantial financial gift to Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, total amount undisclosed; among the largest in the hospital’s history. Backs several charitable organizations including Hoag Hospital.
QUOTABLE: “It is a blessing to be able to be a part of giving back to the community. To know that we have given something back to our community is a very special feeling.”