From 1978-1991, Mr. Gray served as a U.S. congressman from Pennsylvania, and was the chairman of the House Budget Committee, chairman of the Democratic Caucus, and majority whip. After leaving Congress, Mr. Gray became president and chief executive officer of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and served as special adviser to President Clinton on developing and implementing a policy to restore democracy in Haiti. He is founder and chairman of The Amani Group, a business advisory firm.