Chris Ray is the CEO of Ramey, a brand strategy and marketing communications firm that caters to leader brands. He is a nationally recognized authority on brand strategy, having served as a featured speaker at various events. Chris has a BA in English from Rhodes College and worked in various roles at Ramey before he was recruited to lead Archer Malmo Advertising, one of the largest independent agencies in the Mid-South. In 1999, he returned to Ramey as CEO, and along with his partners and investors, acquired the agency. Chris has a passion for creating a unique corporate culture and has led Ramey to be recognized on Advertising Age magazine's "50 Best Places to Work" three years in a row and on the Inc. 5000 for two years. He is a community volunteer and a passionate entrepreneur who founded Upward Home, an online resource for CEOs and CMOs of high-end brands, and co-founded Lokion, a Memphis-based e-commerce firm. With his extensive experience and knowledge, Chris has made a significant contribution to the world of brand strategy and marketing communications.