Sandie Deas Ray

Sandie Deas Ray has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Sandie currently holds the position of Vice President, Foodservice Marketing and Data Analytics at Ruiz Foods, a role they started in March 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Marketing Director, Platform Innovation and Foodservice at the same company, starting in December 2017. Sandie has also held the positions of Marketing Director and Associate Director Marketing, focusing on innovation and foodservice, since January 2016 and March 2015, respectively.

Before joining Ruiz Foods, Sandie Deas Ray worked at General Mills. Sandie held several roles during their tenure, including Marketing Director, where they led a team to deliver marketing strategies and plans for the Convenience Stores & In-Store Bakery Channels. Sandie also served as a Marketing Manager for various channels, such as Colleges & University and Healthcare, Restaurant & Wholesale Bakery Accounts, and Lodging.

Their career started at Ford Motor Company, where they worked as a Brand Manager for Lincoln Navigator and Mark LT. Sandie also served as a Product Marketing Manager for Ford Super Duty and Lincoln Mark LT Trucks. Additionally, they had the role of Zone Sales Manager for Ford Customer Service Division.

Prior to their time at Ford, Sandie Deas Ray worked as an Independent Marketing Consultant and as a Senior Accountant at Leiner Health Products.

Sandie began their professional career as a Senior Fund Manager at UCLA, School of Dentistry.

Sandie Deas Ray has a strong education history. Sandie obtained a Master in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2001. In 2013, they participated in The Executive Leadership Council's Institute for Leadership Development & Research, focusing on strengthening the Pipeline Development Program. Additionally, Sandie completed an Executive Programs course in Business Marketing Strategy at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in 2011. Sandie started their educational journey by earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Mount St. Mary's College in 1993.