Zach Ray, Member At-Large

Professional Title: Student and Board Member, Live With Honor, Inc.

Education & Certifications: Student, pursuing Criminal Justice Certification

Professional Biography: Zach is a high school student (Senior) studying Criminal Justice, with aspirations to one day attend law school. Growing up, his father was deployed to Afghanistan, giving him a unique insight to the afflictions that many veterans and ex-service members face. He will be attending college in the Fall of 2026, majoring in Criminology & Justice Studies, and minoring in Pre-Law. He intends to eventually become an Ohio State Bar-registered defense attorney, practicing specifically in criminal, civil, and corporate law. As a member of the Live With Honor, Inc. board of directors, he has used his viewpoint as a member of the younger generation to apply thoughtful new ideas to the organization, providing a distinct wisdom.

Why Zach supports veterans through Live With Honor: Growing up with my father as a combat veteran clued me in to quite a few different aspects of service, and helped me to understand the plight that many ex-military members face upon leaving the service.

Favorite Quote: “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” – J.R.R. Tolkien