Consulting and training services include identification and resolution of critical issues, which develop the critical thinking skills of the organization into a core competence, resulting in competitive advantage. Ray established teamwork and leadership by applying common, systematic approaches resulting in productivity improvements. Clients include: Proctor & Gamble, Global Marine Drilling Company, John Brown Engineering and Construction, Brown & Root Inc., Panama Canal Commission, Fina Oil & Chemical, Bechtel, Inc., Advanced Micro Devices, Compaq Computer, Keystone International, Inc., Basis Petroleum, Shell Oil Company, Amoco Production, Daniel Valve Company, and Memorial Healthcare Systems. From 1975 to 1982, Ray was the Director of Petrochemical USA Practice for Kepner-Tregoe, Inc., providing consulting and training services to Fortune 100 companies. From 1968 to 1975, Ray was an account executive and manager with Honeywell Information Systems. At Honeywell, he was elected to the Pacesetter Board of Directors for Outstanding Sales Achievement for two consecutive years, and later as President- Elect of the Pacesetter Board. Ray is a native of Houston and a graduate of the University of Houston. He serves on numerous boards and is active in civic and social organizations. In 1985, he founded the Houston Invitational Golf Marathon, which has raised over $12.2 million for the prevention of child abuse and for The Brookwood Community.