Ray was 12 when he first became intrigued with computers, and from that point on he disassembled numerous computers and reassembled them to learn about hardware interaction. Parts were everywhere!

In high school, he took a computer hardware and troubleshooting class, which furthered his education in hardware and software interaction.

Ray attended Spokane Falls Community College to further his education in Computer Science for 2 years before joining the Air Force. 

While in the Air Force for 12 years, Ray earned his Associates in Applied Science Information Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force.

Ray is married to Kelly for 20 years and they have 2 children.

 

Permanent Duty Stations and Titles

 

RAF Mildenhall, England 

Title: Computer Systems Administrator

 

Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton OH

Title: Security Server & Network Administrator

 

Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan

Title: Head Of Cyber Security

 

Deployments & TDY

 

Djibouti, Africa

Communications, Joint Services

Title: Network Administrator

 

NATO Kabul International Airport

Title: Generals Aid, Service Desk Technician

 

Osan AFB, South Korea, TDY.

Title: NCOIC Of Project Management

 

Ray opened L33t Box Computers in 2016 and now has his dream of his own storefront, years in the making. 

 

Awards

 

The most esteemed awards Ray has received is The Joint Service Commendation Medal, for meritorious service in Afghanistan.

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Ray holds A+, Project+ and Security+ certifications.