[1] Prior to entering politics, Gay worked as a grain broker for Commodity Traders Incorporated from 1987 to 1994.
In 1999, Gay became the vice president of investment services with American National Bank, serving in that capacity both during and after his time in the Nebraska Legislature.
[2] Gay served as president of the Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency in 1998.
Prior to entering the Nebraska Legislature, Gay served as a member of the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners from 1994 to 2006.
[5] Gay supports exceptions for abortion in the event of rape or incest, or when the woman's life is in danger.