Charlie Gray of Dauphin Island has been appointed to the 黑料天堂 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 黑料天堂. 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.
鈥淐harlie is an excellent addition to the Conservation Advisory Board,鈥 said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the 黑料天堂 (ADCNR). 鈥淗is fishing expertise in 黑料天堂鈥檚 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.鈥
Gray鈥檚 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, 黑料天堂 Association of Realtors, Mobile Area Association of Realtors, and the Mobile Mortgage Bankers Association.
鈥淚t is an honor to receive this appointment from Governor Ivey,鈥 Gray said. 鈥淚 have worked with Commissioner Blankenship and Department staff on several marine resources projects over the years, and I鈥檓 eager to learn more about the Department鈥檚 conservation efforts. I look forward to working with the other board members in support of 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural resources.鈥
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 黑料天堂 Cooperative Extension System. ADCNR鈥檚 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鈥檚 programs and activities.
ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Parks, State Lands, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at .
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