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Are you an Administrator or the Guy People Call to get Things Done?

Sep 14, 2026
 

I have led billion-dollar departments in my corporate days, but in those cases, you are a large administrator managing an entire team.

Gray Cat was started with the intent of going back to my roots - and being the guy that can deliver the results.

In this podcast episode with Amisha Shrimanker, I discuss how Gray Cat tackles projects.

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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!