Ray And Associates

Ray and Associates, Inc. has specialized in school executive leadership searches since 1975. As the company has grown and increased its reach, we have maintained a commitment to high performance and industry knowledge. We do not believe in cookie cutter recruiting solutions. Instead, we create a customized talent acquisition strategy designed to identify and secure the best and brightest minds. Today’s educational arena is more competitive than ever before. With the stakes so high, it is vital that you choose the right person to lead your company. Our reputation of successful, long term placements speaks for itself and has earned us the distinction of one of the top search firms in the country by the School Administrator Journal. The Ray and Associates team works closely with districts to determine the precise qualifications and skill set needed in a Superintendent, or other leadership position, specific to the district’s unique needs and challenges. We interview candidates extensively to ensure those who are presented to the Board are only those best suited for the district’s requirements and culture. We continue to stay actively involved through the interview, final selection and acceptance offer with the objective to launch long-term, successful Superintendents in each district we serve. R&A has access to the most comprehensive pool of candidates of any executive search firm in the country. In addition to meeting and recruiting outstanding administrators while exhibiting at state and national conventions, Ray and Associates also maintains a substantial, pre-screened database of top candidates who are interested in new and challenging positions. The combination of our associates’ expertise, our extensive recruiting network and customized talent acquisition strategy ensures we deliver a successful match for our clients, every time.