PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Ray and his family moved from Colorado to Petaluma in 1942 when he was 7 years old. He has seen the population grow from 3,600 to about 56,000. He owned and operated Ray's Grocery & Tavern for 35 years before becoming a Realtor. Many of the prople in town he has known for decades, as well as their children and grandchildren. For 20 years he officiated high school football, basketball and baseball. Before serving in the Army in Korea, he played semi-pro foolball with the local and legendary Petaluma Leghorns. Ray was Senior Class President of St. Vincent High School in 1952-53 and lettered all four years there in football. He has been very supportive of Youth Sports in the community. He likes nothing better than spending time with his grandchildren. Golf comes in a close second!

PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Ray has a genuine sense of what attracts people and their families to this area and keeps them here. He loves to share that with newcomers and current residents alike. Having been a business owner in Petaluma for so many years, Ray is well-accustomed to serving the public. Having lived here for so long, he has watched the many changes that have occurred in his beloved hometown. Having worked together for so long, over 37 years, Ray and his assistant Milli know each others' strengths and work side-by-side through each transaction. Even the smallest detail is important to them and no aspect of the listing or sale process takes place without their attentive assistance. Prompt, effective service to their clients is their top priority.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Realtors
California Association of Realtors
North Bay Association of Realtors
Petaluma Chapter of Realtors
Bay Area Real Estate Information Services
Calilfornia Department of Real Estate License since 1989
Parishioner, St. Vincent de Paul Church
Druids Petaluma Harmony Grove

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ray and his assistant Milli have sold just about every type of property: million dollar country estates, bare land, commercial parcels, all types of residential; condos, town homes, mobile homes, big homes, little homes. THEY CAN DO IT ALL!