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Tackling a Problem for Clients

Feb 17, 2026
 

Companies have limited resources - both in personnel as well as bandwidth - and largely how Gray Cat has filled a void over the years. 

In some of my client relationships, I become the subject-matter expert on projects that I lead.

Here is a short clip where I discuss this with Dilan Abeya on his podcast.

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!