Ray Spicer

Ray Spicer currently serves as the CEO and Publisher of the U.S. Naval Institute, bringing extensive executive leadership experience from both naval service and the private sector. Previously, they held significant positions in the U.S. Navy, including Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, where they oversaw operations for 330,000 personnel, and Commander of Carrier Strike Group TWELVE, managing thousands of military personnel and equipment. Ray's experience also includes leadership roles at Boeing and IBM, focusing on technology solutions for defense and intelligence communities. They hold a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and are pursuing further education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.