Make-A-Wish South Carolina Elects Andrew Gray to Board of Directors
Operational leader and child-advocacy champion to help accelerate wish-granting across the state
GREENVILLE, S.C. (September 1, 2025) — Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced the election of Andrew “Drew” Gray to its Board of Directors. A seasoned regional manager in logistics and a long-time Upstate resident, Gray joins the board with a clear, mission-first focus: help the organization grant more wishes year after year for children facing critical illnesses.
Gray’s motivation is rooted in what wishes do for kids and families. He first connected with Make-A-Wish through his company’s engagement and events - work that has grown as The Cox Group (Warehouse Services Inc.) has become a corporate supporter of Make-A-Wish South Carolina and the presenting sponsor of Wish Night. He aims to help expand awareness, partnerships, and philanthropy so more South Carolina children experience a life-affirming wish journey.
Professionally, Gray brings collaborative leadership, strategic planning, and deep experience in finance, operations, process improvement, and risk management - skills he plans to apply toward strong governance, data-informed decisions, and sustainable growth in wish impact. His service approach centers on listening, accountability, and continuous improvement to strengthen the systems that power each wish journey.
“Drew’s heart for children and his systems mindset are a powerful combination,” said Misty Farmer, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish South Carolina. “He understands that behind every wish is a community coming together and his leadership will help us reach more families at the moment they need hope most.”
“Serving on this board is both a privilege and a purpose,” said Drew. “I want to contribute actively, support accountability and sustainability, and help increase the number of wishes granted for South Carolina kids every year.”
Beyond his professional credentials, Gray and his family have lived their commitment to children. He and his wife, Joanna, fostered many children over eight years in Kentucky and Georgia and later adopted their youngest son - experience that fuels his belief in community support networks that lift up kids and families.