Christopher Gray serves as Vice President in the American Bankers Association’s Office of Strategic Engagement. In this role, he is responsible for shaping and driving a portfolio of high-priority, advocacy campaigns. He works closely with industry, state, and federal partners, managing key strategic relationships and partnerships. Christopher joined ABA in 2021 after working as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the U.S. Small Business Administration, where he assisted in leading the emergency capital relief response to small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). After the President nominated then-U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza to serve as SBA Administrator, he served as her “Sherpa”, helping prepare and guide her to an 88-5 confirmation vote in the U.S. Senate. He has also held positions with the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, the U.S. Export-Import Bank, PSECU, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office. Christopher earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.