Gayle is first and foremost a follower of Jesus Christ. His passion is growing God’s kingdom. He worked for 20 plus years in operations for two theatre circuits; one was the largest exhibitor in the world and the second was a small startup that he joined early in its development—it eventually became the world’s fifth largest exhibitor.

Between 2013 and 2016, Gayle owned his own consulting business, started one small business, and acquired another. His significant and varied business experiences will be a valuable addition to Trail Life USA. Gayle graduated summa cum laude from Pensacola State College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Organizational Management.

Gayle and his wife of 22 years have two daughters and a son. He enjoys volunteering in missions and coaching soccer.