Ray Hancart

Ray Hancart has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of communications and public relations. Ray is currently serving as the Vice President of Communications & Public Relations at Meijer since November 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Strategic Communications, Vice President at GOJO Industries from April 2021 to November 2022. In this role, they were responsible for various aspects of company communications, including internal and external communications, executive communications, corporate philanthropy, government relations, and PURELL public relations.

Before joining GOJO Industries, Ray worked at The J.M. Smucker Company for a significant period. Their roles at the company included Director of Communications & Media Relations from September 2018 to April 2021, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications from June 2017 to September 2018, Enterprise Social Media Manager from July 2014 to June 2017, and Digital Communications Manager from June 2011 to July 2014. At The J.M. Smucker Company, they were involved in impactful communications programs and achieved notable accomplishments, such as leading the communications program for a significant acquisition and managing the divestiture of the company's U.S. operations.

Prior to joining The J.M. Smucker Company, Ray worked at Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations. Their roles at the company included Associate Vice President from April 2010 to June 2011, Account Director from March 2008 to June 2010, Account Supervisor from March 2007 to March 2008, Senior Account Executive from March 2006 to March 2007, and Account Executive from March 2005 to March 2006. Ray worked with various clients and led multiple large-scale public relations campaigns during their time at Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations.

Before their tenure at Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations, Ray worked as an Account Executive at Promotions One from May 2003 to March 2005.

Throughout their career, Ray has demonstrated expertise in strategic communications, media relations, crisis management, social media strategies, and team management. Their work experience showcases their ability to drive results, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and effectively manage communication objectives.

Ray Hancart earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations, Marketing, and Spanish from the University of Dayton from 1999 to 2003.