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Susan Brewer

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Chief People Officer, Gray, Inc. at Gray
📍 Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Susan Brewer is a recently retired strategic human resources leader with nearly 30 years of experience, culminating in her role as Chief People Officer at Gray, Inc. She was instrumental in shaping the companys unique, compassionate culture and developing top talent in the construction industry. Susan holds a BA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Outside of her professional life, Susan is an avid traveler who enjoys island getaways and hiking in national parks like Zion. She loves spending her time boating and engaging in water sports on Lake Cumberland, going to the gym, and being with her friends and family, especially her granddaughter.

In 2024, she was named one of The Top 50 Women Leaders of Kentucky.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Chief People Officer, Gray, Inc.
Location
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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Compassionate Leadership
Her professional philosophy focuses on strengthening company culture by treating team members like family and inspiring them to thrive under core values.
Women in Construction
She founded the "Groundbreaking Women" group at Gray to support female colleagues and has received multiple awards recognizing her as a top woman leader in her industry and state.
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Career

Work history

12-2021 - 1-2026
Chief People Officer, Gray, Inc.
Gray
4-2004 - 12-2021
Vice President, Human Resources
Gray
5-1994 - 4-2004
Human Resources Manager
G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc
6-1991 - 5-1994
Human Resources Administrator
Hughes Display Products, a subsidiary of Hughes Aircraft
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Susan Brewer | Leaders - Gray Construction. Featured in Gray.com (Gray Construction)
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Susan Brewer – Gray, Inc. - Vision Magazine. Featured in Vision Magazine
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Education
1982 - 1986
BA
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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