Dia Lynn Ray, Treasurer

Professional Title: Owner, DLR Accounting Solutions, Contract Controller and Accountant

Military Service: Military wife

Education & Certifications:

• B.A. in Business Administration and Management, Walsh University
• M.B.A., Walsh University
• Master of Accounting, North Central University
• Advanced Accounting Certificate, University of Maryland

Professional Biography:

Dia is a local entrepreneur who recently opened an accounting practice, DLR Accounting Solutions, in downtown Kent, Ohio. She has worked for local non-profits for many years and has 25+ years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in finance, accounting, and administration. Her experience has encompassed all facets of an organization, including operations, production, customer service, and sales, as well as executive-level leadership of both the accounting and information technology teams.  

Dia also recently sat on the board of a local community theater as its Treasurer.

Why Dia supports veterans through Live With Honor: In the Summer of 2023, Dia and her family started Live With Honor, Inc. to support disabled veterans and their dependents in finding and applying for the benefits they’ve earned.  Read more about their story here: https://livewithhonorfoundation.org/who-we-are/