Our CEO & President

Rod J. Ray

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1983
M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1981
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Oregon State University, 1979

Registered Professional Engineer, Colorado and Oregon, 1986

Positions held at Bend Research, 1983-present

CEO (since 2008) President (since 2002)
Chief Operating Officer (since 1990)
Vice President of Operations (1988 to 2002)
Director, Engineering (1985-1986)(1988-1990)
Director, Separations Division (1986-1988)
Research chemical engineer (1983-1985)

Professional Activities

  • Oregon University System’s Engineering and Technology Industry Council (ETIC), 2007-present
  • Montana State University Chemical Engineering Advisory Board, 2003-present
  • University of Colorado Chemical Engineering Advisory Board, 1990-1992
  • North American Membrane Society Board of Directors, 1992-1995, co-chair of Sixth National Meeting
  • Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society, member

Civic Activities

  • Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic of the Cascades Board of Directors, 2003-present, currently vice chair
  • Mount Bachelor Ski Education Foundation (MBSEF) Executive Committee, 1999-present
  • Vistage International, member, 2006-present
  • Family Resource Center Board of Directors, 1998-2005 (chair 2001-2002)
  • Rim Rock Riders, president, 2004
  • Bend Metro Parks and Recreation Foundation Board of Directors, 1990-1993
  • Bend Metro Parks and Recreation Budget committee, 1990-1994
  • Deschutes County Mental Health Advisory Board, 1986-1995 (chair 1988-1989)

 

 

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