Background
Ray, Roy Lee was born on July 16, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Henry Ray and Geneva Lee (Edwards) Kendall.
Public finance consultant State Legislator
Ray, Roy Lee was born on July 16, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Henry Ray and Geneva Lee (Edwards) Kendall.
Bachelor of Science, Akron University, 1962.
Sales representative international division Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, 1962-1968. Stockbroker Francis I. DuPont & Company, 1968-1969. Research analyst City of Akron, 1969-1972, deputy director public service, 1972-1973, commissioner public utilities, 1973-1974, budget director, 1974-1979, finance director, 1977-1979, mayor, manager, safety director, 1980-1983.
President Albrecht, Inc., Akron, 1983-1985. Consultant Ohio Company, since 1988. Member Ohio Senate from 27th district, Columbus, since 1986.
Finance chairman Ohio Senate, since 1996. State senior Ohio Senate, since 1986.
President Ohio Municipal League, 1982-1983. Chairman Conference Ohio Big-City Mayors, 1981-1983, Northeast Ohio Four-County Coordinator Organization, 1981-1982. Board trustees local United Way, Akron General Medical Center, American Cancer Society.
Member Kiwanis, Phi Kappa Tau (Ray C. Bliss award 1983), Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Frances Margaret Jordan, August 24, 1968. Children: Christopher Lee, Brian Edward.