Gary Bailey joined Phillips Edison & Company in 2007 as the Director of Network Administration, following his tenure as a consultant for the Company through Global Business Solutions. In 2018 he was promoted to Senior Director and AVP, where he led IT operations and infrastructure. In 2020, Gary advanced to Vice President, taking on the responsibility of overseeing both the enterprise application development and infrastructure teams. He was promoted to SVP, Chief Information Officer in 2024. Previously, Gary served as Lead Network Engineer and Manager of Technical Support Services at Global Business Solutions, Inc. from 2001 to 2007. There, he managed daily operations, project development, and project management, delivering comprehensive end-to-end technology solutions, including design, implementation, training, and support for a diverse client base.

Gary has been a guest speaker at RealComm, speaking on AI and the latest in technologies that will impact the commercial real estate sector and serves on the RealComm Advisory Council. 

Gary studied Business Administration at Northern Kentucky University and has earned multiple technology certifications including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and ITIL Practitioner. 

Favorite Core Value:  Do the right thing – In IT, there are always shortcuts, but there’s also the right way to accomplish tasks. The right way is always the right way. Integrity is the trait I am most proud of and the most important quality I seek in new team members. This commitment to doing the right thing ensures that our technology solutions are trustworthy, reliable, and built to last.