Tony Gurley
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Tony Gurley | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office December 7, 2009 – December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Webb |
| Succeeded by | Paul Coble |
| In office December 5, 2005 – December 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Bryan |
| Succeeded by | Joe Bryan |
| Member of the Wake County Board of Commissioners from the 3rd District | |
| In office December 2, 2002 – February 28, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Betty Mangum |
| Succeeded by | Rich Gianni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1956 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Robin Gurley |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Tony Gurley (born April 3, 1956) is an American businessman and political figure from North Carolina, currently serving as chief operating officer for the Office of State Budget and Management.[1] He served on the Wake County Board of Commissioners from his election in 2002 until he resigned in 2014 to take the state position. Gurley served as vice-chairman of the board of commissioners in 2005 and as chairman in 2005–2007, and from 2009–2010.[2]
By education, Gurley is both a pharmacist and attorney. He is a member of the North Carolina Republican Party.[3] In 2011, Gurley filed paperwork to run for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2012, but was subsequently defeated by Dan Forest in the Republican primary.[4]
Gurley was born and raised in McDowell County in Western North Carolina. After graduating from high school, Tony attended University of North Carolina and received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1978. He continued his studies at UNC and in 1981 received his master's degree in Pharmacy Administration. In 1999, he entered Law School at North Carolina Central University. He received his J.D. degree in 2003. After law school, Gurley opened the Law practice of Gurley & Cookson in Raleigh, although he was not active in practicing law.[5]