Commissioner Ray Gormley
Term Expires: 12/31/2028
Phone: 732-929-2004
Email: CommissionerGormley@co.ocean.nj.us

Commissioner Ray Gormley, a dedicated and active leader of Little Egg Harbor Township, was sworn into his first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s 2026 Organization Meeting on January 7, 2026.

As a liaison to a broad range of County departments, boards, and state offices, Commissioner Gormley ensures strong coordination and effective delivery of services for Ocean County residents. For several assignments, he shares responsibilities with fellow commissioners to provide comprehensive oversight.

Commissioner Gormley supports departments critical to Ocean County’s infrastructure, including Engineering, Roads, and Bridges, where he helps guide planning, maintenance, and capital improvements. He is also one of the Commissioners who oversees Printing & Graphic Arts ensuring efficient production of county materials and public information resources.

In the public-safety arena, Commissioner Gormley collaborates with Corrections to maintain secure, professional facilities and inmate services. As one of the liaisons to Security and Juvenile Services, he helps coordinate protective measures and emergency protocols and supports programs focused on rehabilitation and positive outcomes for youth.

Commissioner Gormley works closely with several advisory bodies that strengthen community services and emergency preparedness. These include the Commission on Child Safety and Awareness, Mosquito Extermination Commission, and Youth Services Commission. As one of the liaisons to the Emergency Management Council, he helps guide planning and coordination for disaster response. He also shares responsibilities with his fellow commissioners on the Boards of School Estimate for both Ocean County College and Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools, supporting educational planning and fiscal accountability for local institutions.

Commissioner Gormley represents Ocean County on the New Jersey Association of Counties, advocating for policies and initiatives that benefit local governments statewide.

Prior to his service at the county level, Commissioner Gormley devoted 26 years to public service in Little Egg Harbor Township, where he proudly served as both a Township Committeeman and Mayor. Throughout his tenure, he played a key role in guiding municipal operations, supporting public safety services, and addressing the needs of residents and local businesses.

He has served on the Little Egg Harbor Municipal Utilities Authority and is a proud volunteer with the Parkertown Fire Company. Commissioner Gormley also currently serves as a member of the Ocean County Board of Health, where he contributes to initiatives that promote public health and community well-being across the county.

In addition to his public service, Commissioner Gormley is a lifelong local businessman. He is the owner of My Three Sons Seafood and Produce in Little Egg Harbor, a family business that has served the community for more than 60 years. Working alongside his son, he continues the tradition established by his parents in the early 1960s.

Commissioner Gormley is married to his wife, Dayna, and has one son, Ryan.