Ray brings to his clients a strong professional background in real estate, sales and marketing, architecture, construction and development.

Ray grew up in Vancouver working in a family-owned construction and development company where he was involved with most of the construction trades and property management.

In college he acquired degrees in architecture and construction management. As he became increasingly interested in real estate, Ray completed numerous real estate programs and coursework in appraisals, real estate law, finance and investment analysis.

While at the University of Washington and upon graduation, Ray worked for various architectural and construction firms as a draftsmen, designer, inspector, contract administrator and project manager. Eventually, he settled in Gig Harbor, where he bought a lot and built a home. At this time, while still in his 20s, he took a position with the Tacoma Housing Authority. Soon, he was promoted to Supervisor of a 24-man construction maintenance crew which included carpenters, plumbers, electricians and other tradesmen.

After living and working in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area for thee years, Ray went on to acquire a Master of Architecture degree from California Polytechnic State University. While in California, he also completed advanced appraisal and real estate coursework at U.C.L.A. and through The Appraisal Institute. He went on to pursue a successful career in marketing, sales and real estate brokerage.

Master of Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. Emphasis: Housing and Property Development.

Bachelor of Science in Building Construction, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Major: Construction Management.

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Major: Architecture. Minor: Business.

Diplomas and certificates for the completion of real estate curriculums and coursework in appraisals, real estate law, real estate practices and principles, marketing, finance and investment analysis.
The Appraisal Institute, UCLA, California Polytechnic State University, The Real Estate Institute of Colorado, The Washington Real Estate School, The Association or Realtors.

Buyer's Participation Approach to Property Development. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California.

Industrialized Housing, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California.

Primer of Residential Development in the U.S. Prepared for the INAX Corporation, Tokoname, Japan.

The Real Estate Market Report, Vancouver, Washington.

Associate Broker, Realtor®, Windermere Real Estate, Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR. Full residential real estate brokerage services to home buyers and sellers, builders, investors and corporations.

Broker Associate, Realtor®, Moore and Company Realty, Aurora, CO.

Sales Associate, MacPhersons Realty, Seattle, WA.

Director of U.S. Sales and Marketing, INAX Corporation, Los Angeles, CA.

Principal, The Luokkala Associates, Vancouver, WA. Architectural and construction management services.

General Manager, Luokkala Construction Company, Vancouver, WA.

Supervisor of Construction/Maintenance, Tacoma Housing Authority, Tacoma, WA.

Architectural Designer and Draftsman for numerous architectural and construction firms in the Puget Sound area.

Ray is an accomplished pianist who enjoys playing jazz, classical, contemporary and show tunes. He plays at churches, parties, weddings and other special occasions.

His other interests and pastimes when he is not involved in real estate include his wife Susan, youth volunteer work, recreational sports and outdoor activities, going to the gym, attending concerts and theatre, and dining out.

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