Ginger Gray
Contributor
Gray Logging, LLC of Madison County, was recently awarded Florida Logger of the Year for 2020 by the Florida Forestry Association. The annual event was held at the Omni Resort, in Amelia Island, Fla., in September. Jerry Gray was very proud to accept this honor. Carlton Jones, President of the Association stated, "Jerry Gray, manager of Gray Logging, LLC, in Madison, embodies the essence of logging at its best. He is known for his extensive knowledge of the industry, his strict adherence to professional practices and his passion for the industry. All of those qualities are reflected through his outreach and education efforts in his local area."
Gray Logging, LLC, now goes on to compete for the 2021 Southeastern Regional Logger of the Year. Gray and his company will be competing against state loggers from the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. He has high hopes of winning this title and honor and competing for the 2021 National Logger of the Year.
Ten years ago, Gray Logging, LLC, was awarded the 2010 Florida Logger of the Year for 2011, Southeastern Regional Logger of the Year, and he placed second for the 2011 National Logger of the Year.
Gray is a 2nd generational logger, growing up in the business under his father, W.C. Gray. Jerry, himself, has been servicing folks in the tree industry for the last 42 years. Gray Logging is located at 665 SW Harvey Greene Dr., in Madison, (in the Industrial Park) and can be reached by calling (850) 973-3863.
Gray is proud to be a logger from Madison County and would like to thank the folks from Madison and surrounding counties for the opportunity they have given him to harvest their timber.
"Wood is good,” said Gray.