Ryan Ray - Computer Tech, Class of '96

Ryan Ray graduated from Shawnee High School and completed the Computer Science program at CTC in 1996. Ryan is the founder of The Higher Rung, a marketing and branding business specializing in brand development focusing on local eateries. Before that, he worked at The Salvation Army as the Development Director. Ryan is well known for founding the Clark County Senior Citizens Task Force, a community group dedicated to enhancing the lives of senior citizens, and the Clark County Food Fiends, an active and upbeat online community that celebrates the local food scene.

Ryan attributes his professional acumen to his time at CTC, where he honed leadership, public speaking, and organizational skills through classes and involvement in Business Professionals of America. “I learned how to become a professional at CTC. It matured me in a way that I think only CTC could've accomplished. I learned life-long skills like public speaking, professionalism, and collaboration. CTC is a healthy community, as much as it is a school.”