The Gray Cat Blog

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A Gray Cat Overview

Aug 10, 2026
 

In this conversation with Jada Willis, I outline the areas where Gray Cat focuses.

I like to think that clients come to me with a box of jigsaw puzzles pieces; dump them on my desk; and ask me to solve the puzzle on their behalf.

That is what Gray Cat does best.  

 

 

 

John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!