Gregory is a passionate urbanist and real estate professional with over 10 years of experience in community and economic development in the city of Newark and its environs, serving as senior development officer. Previously, Gregory was the economic development manager for the city of East Orange, where he first discovered Strong Towns. Gregory also founded and is currently the executive director of Urban Exposure, a youth athletics program. Gregory serves as board chair for the Greater Newark Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and as commissioner on the Newark Central Planning Board. He is a graduate of The Lawrenceville School and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree in public administration from Rutgers University. Gregory lives in Newark, New Jersey, with his wife and four children.