Personal, Professional Service

Ray Associates, Inc. focuses on problem solving for our clients through consistent, personal, and creative services. Our team approach toward each engagement allows the client to be an active participant in the process.

Return engagements with clients are a trademark of Ray Associates, Inc. The active and long-term involvement of the firm’s principals in its projects allows future work to proceed with minimal client time spent on educating consultants.

Ongoing Services

For over 25 years, Ray Associates, Inc., has been available to its clients for telephone consultations without charge to answer questions regarding implementation of the firm's work. Our goal is not only to provide each client with an outstanding final product, but also to facilitate the successful implementation of our recommendations.

Quality Products and Services

Management Consulting
Ray Associates, Inc. provides highly personalized management consulting to public and non-profit organizations. These services are particular specialties of James F (Jim) Ray, Principal; Sheila Jennings, Vice-President; and Karl Spock, Senior Consultant.

		Evaluation of Public Programs and Services
		Organization Development
		Strategic Planning

		Training
		Compensation Studies
		Personnel Policies
		Employee Performance Evaluation Systems
		Executive Search
		Expert Witness

Public Issues and Research
Several decisions by public and non-profit organizations are best preceded by careful research and evaluation of alternatives. Ray Associates, Inc.'s 25-year commitment to counseling public leaders provides the foundation for the firm's public policy research. Policy areas where the firm has special strengths include municipal annexation planning and cost-benefit analysis; interlocal cooperation and contracting; and regional solutions for governmental planning and service delivery.

		Annexation Studies
		Research and Issue Analysis
		Facilitation
		Conflict Resolution
		Advocacy

For more information about our products and services, please e-mail us or call (512) 478-4699.