Gary Bailey joined Phillips Edison & Company in 2007 as Director of Network Administration, following his role as a consultant through Global Business Solutions. In 2018, he was promoted to Senior Director and AVP, where he led IT operations and infrastructure. By 2020, Gary advanced to Vice President, expanding his responsibilities to oversee both enterprise application development and infrastructure teams. In 2024, he was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.

Prior to joining Phillips Edison, 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 is an active thought leader in the industry, having spoken at RealComm on topics such as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies impacting the commercial real estate sector. He also serves on the RealComm Advisory Council. He studied Business Administration at Northern Kentucky University and holds multiple technology certifications, including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and ITIL Practitioner.