Judy Gray was born for business. As a child, she literally stood on an overturned orange crate to ring in sales on the cash register of the family sporting goods store in North Vancouver. Judy worked after school in retail, maintained inventory, and learned to keep the books. Her parents were careful to instilled the principled belief that the “customer is always right”. But it wasn’t all work! On weekends the family trekked up to Whistler, some of the first pioneers to blaze a trail down the flawless powder. Her early dedication to a strong work ethic, learning the job from the bottom up, and working hard to play hard have shaped Judy Gray’s professional standard of accountability and her personal promise to serve her clients to the highest degree. Judy and her adventuresome spirit crossed Georgia Straight in 1979 to make a home on the wild shores of the Pacific Ocean. It was here that she built the foundation of her legacy.
The Judy Gray name is synonymous with integrity, perseverance, and professionalism. Licensed as a REALTOR® in 1992, Judy then earned her Canadian Real Estate Specialist Certification (CRES), and gained the exclusive title of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). She has ranked in the Top 10 for RE/MAX in Western Canada, Top 30 for Canada, achieved the Chairman’s Club Award for consecutive years, received the Hall of Fame Award in 2002, and was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. Judy co-owns and co-manages three RE/MAX offices in Port Alberni, Tofino, and Ucluelet. She is the go-to expert in project management, marketing luxury homes, and commercial investment in Ucluelet. Community-driven and action-oriented, Judy sits on the boards the Ucluelet Aquarium Society, West Coast Community Resources Society, and works tirelessly to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. After three decades on the Coast, Judy has an inherent knowledge of the developmental history of the area, By-Laws and Official Community Plans, and – most importantly – she knows the people. Judy Gray is an unparalleled resource to her clientele and a natural leader in real estate across the country. From a kid making change atop an orange crate, to the paramount REALTOR® on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Judy Gray has come a long way, but she is right where she belongs.
Marcie Gray
Licensed Real Estate Assistant
Marcie is the Judy Gray Team Licensed Realtor® Client Care Coordinator. She relocated back to the west coast after 12 years living in Victoria, BC. Born in Port Alberni, and raised here in Ucluelet, she is happy to call Ucluelet her home (#StartLivingInUkee).
While living in Victoria, Marcie had a very successful career working for Elections BC, as Senior Compliance Specialist her work focused on financial report reviews, customer service, and staff and client training. Also while holding down a full time career she worked evenings and weekends for Marriott hotels as the lead staff member in the executive lounge, training all new staff members.
Marcie attended Camosun College in Victoria and holds Certificates in Business Administration and Tourism & Travel. She joined the team in 2017 and became a licensed Real Estate Agent in 2018.
Since joining the team, Marcie has been attending conferences, made connections across the country and is excited to help take the team to the next level with innovative millennial ideas with respect to on-line tools, connectivity with our clients and client care maximization.
Laurie Skene
Real Estate Assistant
A recent convert to the West Coast lifestyle, Laurie and her husband have been homeowners in the area since 2013 but just made the permanent move to Ucluelet in early 2015. Attracted by the amazing combination of ocean, mountains, wildlife viewing and temperate climate it wasn’t too difficult to follow their hearts and leave winter, traffic and the big city behind in Alberta.
So far in just a few short months, Laurie is a regular at Ladies Golf Night and along with her husband Brent, a former firefighter, have become members of the Historical Society and are looking forward to volunteering with emergency services. They are sure that’s just the beginning of many years of community participation.
Laurie brings to The Judy Gray Team extensive experience in both communications and office/legal administration. She most recently volunteered and then worked at the Calgary Zoo in media and communications for a combined total of 14 years. From 1989 to 2006, Laurie worked for Alberta Justice in a variety of management positions including the Crown Prosecutors’ Office, Court of Queen’s Bench and more than a decade managing Judges’ Chambers in the Criminal Division of Provincial Court.
One of Laurie’s favorite quotes is, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” Certainly the move to beautiful Ucluelet and area offers many of those breath-taking moments in life that make it both memorable and enjoyable.
