Meet Bumble

Before entering the home‑services industry, Ray spent more than 15 years in financial‑systems consulting, client service, and team leadership. His career took him around the world, exposed him to diverse cultures, and taught him how to guide clients through complex business and technology challenges that often crossed borders.

Ray attended the University at Albany, State University of New York, and Penn State University. He is a member of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the Penn State Alumni Association’s Raleigh Chapter.

The idea of a different path emerged while Ray was remodeling his own home. He discovered how much he enjoyed the hands‑on nature of home improvements, solving real problems, creating tangible results, and seeing the impact of his work immediately. That experience made him realize he wanted to build something lasting instead of spending most of his working life in meetings and virtual collaboration.

Business ownership offered Ray the chance to take greater control of his future and build a legacy for his family. Inspired by memories of his grandfather, he wanted to create something meaningful that his wife and two children could see, participate in, and eventually carry forward. After two decades away, he returned to the Raleigh area to begin that next chapter.

Ray was drawn to roofing because it allows his company to make an immediate, visible difference for homeowners. He chose Bumble Roofing for its technology‑driven approach—drones, satellite imaging, AI‑assisted analysis, and other advanced inspection tools. This model allows him to bring the problem‑solving skills and disciplined processes of his consulting career into a hands‑on, customer‑focused business. Bumble Roofing’s support of the Xerces Society and its work protecting bees and other pollinators further confirmed that it was the right fit.

Ray’s consulting background continues to shape how his team serves every homeowner: education first, sales second. His goal is to provide clear information, thorough documentation, straightforward recommendations, and complete transparency so homeowners can make informed decisions—even when that means not choosing Bumble Roofing.