- (727) 403-9019
- Rayr@5ppromo.com
- PPAI # 833494
Menu
I have had the good fortune to work with Ray for over 25 years! His creativity, combined with his enthusiasm and passion for providing solutions, makes him a rare gem in the promotional industry. Ray’s experience gives him a perspective few have and he was instrumental in improving our profitability and our employee’s professional growth.
Ray is a delight! He is professional but knows how to keep people laughing. He is also results driven, knows what it takes to get the job done, and will work side-by-side with a group to help get it there. It is so much fun to collaborate with him!
I’ve known Ray Rodriguez for over 25 years. When I was Vice President of Pioneer Balloon Company we were the first company to hire him as a multi-line rep. Ray is highly professional, has extensive knowledge of the supplier, distributor, and rep sides of the promotional products business, and is one of the best presenters I have encountered in my 34 years in this industry. Ray is respected and well-known among distributors in our industry.
I have worked with Ray and for Ray for over 30 years. He is a very hardworking, personable, enthusiastic person. He takes his work very seriously and goes above and beyond. There is not a person in our industry that doesn’t enjoy working with Ray. He is very well like by both the distributors and suppliers in our industry. If I was a distributor or supplier looking for a hard working well liked person I would not hesitate to hire Ray.
I have had the pleasure of working with Ray for the past several years in my role of managing Vendor Relations for The PeerNet Group. Ray is a true industry professional, energetic about his role, his product, and the task at hand. He is a great creative resource, responsive, and a genuine individual. Ray was a partner to my team in every aspect, offering solutions to meet our needs, as well as our clients, and built significant volume along the way.
Ray has been in the industry for many years and his experience is evident! He is enthusiastic, responsive to calls and emails and is full of product application ideas! Last time he visited our office, we discussed upcoming projects and he offered many suggestions which ultimately turned into orders! Thanks, Ray!
It is with mixed emotions that I read Ray’s email. While I am thrilled for Ray and the opportunity he apparently has ahead of him, I am surely sad to see Ray leave Apollo and our team. It has been a sincere honor and pleasure working with Ray and I greatly appreciate everything Ray did to help Apollo grow these last couple of years. I have enjoyed the times we spent together and it has been great getting to know an industry professional like Ray. As a “lowly” multiline rep for 20+ years, I can never meet enough industry people like him. I wish Ray all the best in his new endeavor and I only hope our paths may cross again someday.
I have enjoyed working with Ray and I have truly enjoyed the energy that he has added to our company. Ray’s ideas have brought on new ways for marketing and I appreciate every push he made here. I hope that Ray’s next adventure in his career is prosperous!
I truly enjoyed working with Ray over the past couple of years. We will miss him around here, that is for sure. And I thank Ray so much for all your kind words. They mean a lot. Ray’s creativity and out-of-the-box approach to so many projects kept me on my toes and opened my eyes to a different way to look at many opportunities. His energy knows no bounds and is infectious – as I am sure Ray’s new team will find quickly! Take care Ray, and I wish him good luck with his new adventure.
Ray is truly a prime example of what a Vice President of Sales should be. I had the pleasure of working directly and indirectly with Ray at Tekweld. I am impressed by his excellent work ethics, his honesty, his loyalty to his team and his enthusiasm he brings to the promotional industry. Ray is understanding of peoples needs and always goes above and beyond for his team and his customers. Ray is always welcoming to feedback and making improvements. I cannot say enough about Ray as a professional and a person. He is Ray – Top Notch!Ray is truly a prime example of what a Vice President of Sales should be. I had the pleasure of working directly and indirectly with Ray at Tekweld. I am impressed by his excellent work ethics, his honesty, his loyalty to his team and his enthusiasm he brings to the promotional industry. Ray is understanding of peoples needs and always goes above and beyond for his team and his customers. Ray is always welcoming to feedback and making improvements. I cannot say enough about Ray as a professional and a person. He is Ray – Top Notch!
I have had the pleasure of working with Ray Rodriguez since 1990. He offered me my second job in an industry which I love and admire for its creative talents. Ray hired me as a regional sales manager and was promoted to the national level. Ray is smart, creative, problem solving and always finds a solution to be more profitable for suppliers and increase their sales. I count him as a business associate, mentor and friend. He has built a strong reputation of always doing what he says and finding ways to outperform in every endeavor.
I had the pleasure of working with Ray when he owned Multi Line Marketing Group. In the early days of our family owned business AITG Ray’s team grew our line by over two million dollars between the SW and SE. His sales management skills are second to none and Ray really taught me the value of not only making business relationships better but how to mine new customers. To this day we keep in touch and always share new business techniques with this ever changing Industy.
Knowing Ray for almost 20 years, he has always been a true professional in our industry. He’ll go the extra mile for clients, exhausts all means to accomplish goals. Never have to wait for follow-up as he is as punctual as they come. Man of his word with high integrity. His lines are always my first choice of reference when projects arise.
Ray Rodriguez is a Sales & Marketing professional with a 30-year history of success in the Promotional Products industry. His energy, enthusiasm and experience are a few key attributes that highlight his ability to design, develop & execute successful programs.I would highly recommend Ray to any organization looking for leadership, vision and sales growth on a regional/national level.
I have had the good fortune to have worked with Ray in various capacities for all 35 years of my Promotional Products career. The consummate professional, Ray’s creativity and problem-solving are matched by his professionalism and positivity. Ever need a shot in the arm? Ray’s the man. He has been my silent partner the entire time, as he is to hundreds of others in the Promotional Products industry. Get to know Ray!
It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Ray. While I’ve known Ray for a little over seven years, we’ve recently had an opportunity to collaborate closely together in his role as VP of Sales and Marketing for Tekweld. Ray is viewed as a subject matter expert in the promotional industry. As SVP at AIA and Committee member for PPAI WLC, I have looked to him on several occasions to present on topics such as kitting, fulfillment, sales ROI, and industry trends. I am particularly impressed by Ray’s ability to adjust based on the experience level of his audience—effortlessly. He simplifies otherwise complex topics. And, of course, Ray’s high energy, positive, can-do attitude is a true asset to any organization. Ray earns my highest recommendation.
I have known Ray for over 25 years. It goes without saying that he is a great talent. With an eye for not only growing business, he also seeks out other opportunities to expand the business. Ray has always taken his role seriously and is passionate about his results. He is a natural leader and is consciously proactive at getting the full involvement of all other team members. Ray has a very effective personal style and I sincerely believe he will bring his unique energy, optimism, passion, and tireless creativity to every job he performs.
Ray is extremely passionate about life. His passion transcends everything he does. Everyone he touches is impacted by his passion. As a sales and marketing executive in the premium products industry, his passion produces outstanding business results and loyal relationships.
Ray is an example of what a good manager should be. He’s honest, caring and puts the needs of others above himself. No matter how difficult the task that I had to face, he was always there with encouraging words and immediate praise. Many of the characteristics I have learned about good leadership apply to him.
I had the pleasure of working under Ray for several years. He helped me move up in our company and was an invaluable resource of information and inspiration. Ray is the type of person who looks way past what most people see. Besides bringing positive energy to the office, he was also someone who worked hard and made sure his team followed suit. He is not only a great teacher, but also a great team leader. He helped me become more detail oriented and organized in my day to day. I consider him a mentor and will continue using the skills he taught me for the rest of my professional career.