Gray Appointed to Conservation Advisory Board

Charlie Gray of Dauphin Island has been appointed to the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board by Governor Kay Ivey. Gray will complete the current term for Gary Wolfe of Fairhope, who resigned from the board in April 2025.

A native of Dauphin Island, Gray is a 1988 graduate of the University of South Alabama. He is the Vice President and Manager of Underwriting for Surety Land Title, Inc., in Mobile. Gray comes to the Board with more than 45 years of experience fishing the Gulf Coast and is an International Game Fish Association certified charter boat captain.

"Charlie is an excellent addition to the Conservation Advisory Board," said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). "His fishing expertise in Alabama's coastal waters will bring a wealth of knowledge and outdoor recreation experience to the Board. I would also like to thank Gary Wolfe for his service to the Board and wish him well in his future endeavors."

Gray's involvement in state, community, and professional organizations is extensive. In addition to his position with Surety Land Title, he also serves on the Dauphin Island Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Industrial Development Authority; and is a trustee for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation and a board member of the Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. He has also served in various leadership roles with the Mobile County Wildlife and Conservation Association, American Land Title Association, Southeast Land Title Association, Alabama Association of Realtors, Mobile Area Association of Realtors, and the Mobile Mortgage Bankers Association.

"It is an honor to receive this appointment from Governor Ivey," Gray said. "I have worked with Commissioner Blankenship and Department staff on several marine resources projects over the years, and I'm eager to learn more about the Department's conservation efforts. I look forward to working with the other board members in support of Alabama's natural resources."

Governor Ivey also reappointed two current board members to new terms: Raymond Jones, Jr., of Huntsville and Jeff Martin of Talladega.

The Conservation Advisory Board is composed of 10 members appointed by the Governor for alternating terms of six years and three ex-officio members: the Governor, the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, and the Director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. ADCNR's Commissioner serves as the ex-officio secretary of the board.

The board assists in formulating policies for ADCNR and examines all rules and regulations. The board also assists in publicizing the Department's programs and activities.

ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama's natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Parks, State Lands, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at http://www.outdooralabama.com.