Gregory Koenig was born in 1967 in Pasco, Washington, and later moved to Nevada, where he completed his K-12 education in Fallon. He pursued higher education at the University of Nevada, Reno, and further specialized in optometry at Pacific University College of Optometry. Koenig established his own optometry practice in Fallon during the 1980s-1990s. He has extensive experience in public service, having served on the Churchill County School Board for over a decade, including a term as board president, and concurrently leading the Nevada Association of School Boards. Koenig has also held leadership roles in educational athletics and was elected as a Churchill County Commissioner before his current position in the Nevada Assembly, where he participates in key committees.

Gregory Koenig's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of fiscal conservatism and a commitment to public services, particularly education and healthcare. His support for smaller government and simplified taxes contrasts with his advocacy for enhanced Career and Technical Education and accessible healthcare, especially in rural areas. Koenig’s stance on natural resources reveals a pragmatic approach to leveraging Nevada’s assets for citizen benefit, while his defense of the Second Amendment and election integrity underscores a conservative ideological core.