Salem, Oregon – A leadership transition is set to take place within Oregon’s child support system as Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced the selection of Dr. Andrew Gray to guide the Division of Child Support at the Oregon Department of Justice. The appointment signals a new chapter for the division, with Dr. Gray scheduled to step into the role on July 6.
The decision brings in a figure with a long record of public service leadership. Rayfield pointed to Dr. Gray’s experience managing mission-driven teams, emphasizing a career built around operational responsibility and community safety. That background, he noted, aligns closely with the demands of a division tasked with supporting families across the state.
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Dr. Gray arrives with more than twenty years of leadership experience, including his most recent role as a Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve, where he served as Wing Commander of the 940th Air Refueling Wing. In that position, he oversaw large-scale operations, managed significant budgets, and led complex organizational structures, skills that are expected to translate into the administrative and strategic needs of the division.
The Division of Child Support plays a central role in Oregon’s broader support network for families, handling responsibilities that often require both precision and compassion. Dr. Gray acknowledged the weight of that mission, describing the work as both intricate and deeply impactful. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to join a team dedicated to helping children and families maintain stability.
His academic background reflects a focus on leadership and administration. Dr. Gray earned a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University in 2019. He also holds a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Police Administration from Eastern Kentucky University.
With his appointment, state officials are placing a seasoned leader at the helm of a division that touches thousands of lives across Oregon, aiming to strengthen its ability to deliver consistent and effective support where it is needed most.
