Ray is a registered respiratory therapist. He spent 9 years working as part of the trauma team at a local area hospital. His prior 14 years working in law enforcement fostered a great respect for the value of life and increased his comprehension of the value of first aid, CPR and basic life saving skills.

He has distinguished himself as a Basic Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor/Trainer, First Aid Instructor, AED Instructor and First Responder Instructor. To insure updated material and conformance to national standards, Ray maintains an association with the National Safety Council, American Safety & Health Institute, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Emergency University and the American Heart Association.