Ray Wood

Background

About Ray Wood

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, I graduated with a business degree from Georgia State University, commissioned as a regular Army Signal Corps Officer and 29+ years later I am looking forward to my second career! Through almost three decades of service to the nation, I have extensive experience leading a diverse range of organizations. Demonstrated history of successfully driving mission-critical operations, IT & cybersecurity governance, and compliance excellence across regional military environments. Much of my experience is based in the Pacific with a concentration in Korea. I am an organizational transformation expert with a history of building and leading collaborative, cross-functional teams to overcome obstacles, solve problems, and implement practical solutions. Throughout my career, I have managed multi-million-dollar programs, including a $500M infrastructure initiative supporting a $12B relocation plan, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex challenges with precision and innovation. My expertise spans strategic leadership, risk management, project and program management, and fostering international collaboration to achieve shared goals. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to foster operational readiness, streamline processes, and build & empower cohesive teams to achieve excellence. I am a soccer enthusiast and lifelong player. As a US Soccer Federation licensed coach, I have enjoyed coaching youth soccer U12 – U18. I am also the co-founder, coach, and player of an adult co-ed soccer club in Korea focused on enhancing the lives and overseas tour experiences for DoD assigned military and civilian personnel.