JOEL RAY – CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Joel Ray has a gift for growing companies. In 1974, he graduated from the University of Texas and began a healthcare career with Associated Optical. In 1984, he became CEO of Associated Optical, and shortly thereafter, created Coast to Coast Vision™. In 1990, he founded New Benefits, and built it into the nation's leading provider of discount medical and lifestyle benefits.

At New Benefits, Mr. Ray invested in state-of-the-art variable data printing technology, full-service administration, plus an insurance agency licensed in 50 states. With the acquisition of miQuotes.com, an online insurance quoting platform, Mr. Ray has positioned New Benefits, through technology, for its next growth phase.