In 1992, Ray Ramos founded Raymond as a small one-man building envelope firm in Conyers, Georgia. Through Ray’s leadership, Raymond has grown a dynamic, full-service Architecture and Engineering firm with 7 office locations and over 60 employees. Ray has over 40 years of industry experience and has successfully managed projects ranging up to $20M in construction fees.
Ray graduated from The Virginia Military Institute in 1976 with honors in Civil Engineering. He began his career as a second lieutenant in the 2nd Engineer Battalion, Republic of Korea, serving as a Platoon Leader and Battalion S-1 officer. Upon his return to the United States, he served in the 548th Engineer Battalion at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with assignments as Company Executive Officer, Battalion S-3 Construction Officer, and Company Commander and completed his career in Charlotte, North Carolina as the Captain in Charge of Recruiting.
On a personal note, Ray enjoys a good game of golf, skiing full speed down a mountain, a relaxing cruise and time with his family which includes wife Margaret, son Michael and daughters Katie and Emily, and 5 grandchildren.