Firefighter and healthcare worker, Gregory Hudgens is the former chief of the Center Groton Volunteer Fire Department in Groton, Connecticut and currently works for Merakey, Inc as a Direct Support Professional. Along with more than 10 years as a fire and damage control trainer for the United States Navy Submarine Force, Greg brings a host of training and experience in emergency and medical response.

In his current role at Merakey, he supports individuals in a group home situation to live more independently and manage behaviors. Greg has been recognized by the fire service for several awards over his career and is a recipient of the 2012 First 100 Plus award from the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence for championing the cause for victims of domestic violence.