Ray Adams

Ray Adams - Director of Website Development & Technology

Ray Adams is the Director of Website Development and Technology for STR Marketplace.  As the Director of Website Development and Technology, Ray is responsible for the design, development and maintenance of all STR’s online marketplaces.  In addition to his website development responsibilities, Ray is also responsible for STR Marketplace’s website infrastructure and customer database management.  Ray joined STR Marketplace permanently at the end of 2010, however, he has been a constant presence for STR, having been the original architect of SeasonTicketRights.com and all of STR’s team-branded marketplaces while working as a consultant.  Since joining STR on a full-time basis, Ray has quickly made his mark by redesigning the website infrastructure to ensure online stability and security for our customers.  In addition, he continues to play a critical role in the development of new marketplace enhancements that allow STR to provide the best possible service to its customers and team clients.

Prior to joining STR Marketplace, Ray provided technology based products and services to organizations such as Boeing, Contex, Katy ISD, Oce, Rasterex, Riviana Foods, SBC, Schlumberger and other fortune 500 companies and government institutions.  His experience spans more than 19 years in the technology field; 15 years of software engineering and development.  Experienced with more than 14 different programming languages where he has participated in the design and development of over 20 applications.  His management titles / experience includes General Manager, Operations Manager, Technical Support Manager and Senior Software Developer.

Ray is active in the community as well.  He and his wife support the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (HANC) and support various events at their facility where conservation and resource awareness is the theme of educating children and adults with the importance of maintaining and preserving our natural habitats surrounding us.  After the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, Ray’s service was recognized with a certificate of appreciation from the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

Ray resides in Houston with his wife Liliana and their daughters, Malena and Viviana.