Mr Gray succeeds Warwick Doolan as president.
He has been a member of the local club since soon after arrive in Jerilderie three years ago.
“I moved here with my now wife about three years ago for a job (as Elders Jerlderie branch manager) and quickly found myself part of the Apex club,” he said.
“I joined Apex because it's a great way of networking and a good way to give back to the town, and because I was encouraged to join when I first moved here.”
Mr Gray said he was proud to have the support of other club members, who nominated him for the role.
Unfortunately for Mr Gray, one of his first official tasks since becoming president elect pending changeover was the announce the cancellation the club's annual B ‘n’ S ball.
It was scheduled to be held this month.
Luckily, he said the club's other major fundriaser should be able to go ahead this year.
“We are still working towards having our annual Jerilderie Working Dog Auction,” he said.
“After recently adding AuctionsPlus (an online bidding system), I believe this will be an even bigger part in its success this year. We hope to break a few more record sale prices.
“We have had to pull the pin on our annual B ‘n’ S, but are hoping to get it back up and running, bigger and better than ever in 2021.
“We are currently working on raising funds for a veranda at the racing club, and improving the lighting for the racecourse car park. This is where we hold the B ‘n’ S each year.
“I think the hardest challenge ahead as president will be navigating through the unknown of COVID-19 but I look forward to leading the club through it with their support.”
For more information on the Jerilderie Apex Club, or to register an interest to join, email jerilderie@apex.org.au.
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