Marcus Ray is a combat retired Non-Commissioned Officer from the United States Army. After retirement, he decided to return to school to finish his degree. He graduated in May 2023 from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis with a Bachelor's in Business Administration with an emphasis in Supply Chain Logistics and a Minor in Accounting. While at school, he learned a variety of skills. These skills will include teamwork, time management, marketing, branding, podcasting, and SEO, to name a few. Since graduation, he has continued to serve the community as the Director of Facilities and Procurement at Every Child's Hope (ECH). ECH is a non-profit with a mission of “Partnering with the community to assist children, youth and families in their unique pursuit of health and wholeness through quality, professional, and faithful services.” Marcus enjoys spending time with his family, live events, and the outdoors in his spare time. He also attends numerous sporting events including MMA, football, basketball, and baseball.