Ray Rootkie has extensive experience in the real estate and management sectors, currently serving as a Real Estate Broker at McColly Real Estate since August 2005, with eligibility for Managing Broker status. Prior to this role, Ray worked as General Manager at Travel Centers of America from April 2002 to July 2005. Earlier in the career, Ray held the position of Director of Purchasing and Property Manager at Welsh, Inc. from April 1979 to January 2001, a role also performed at the company's Merrillville office from February 1979 to September 2000. Ray holds an Associate's degree in Business/Commerce from Indiana University Northwest, where studies were undertaken from 1972 to 1974.