Ray Hayles is a collaborative, creative leader who values people, embraces change, and stays fully engaged. He readily admits he’s still figuring things out and credits Walker Lumber’s success to his strong faith and a dedicated team focused on serving others with excellence. A graduate of SMU with a B.B.A. in Marketing, Ray owned several businesses before acquiring Walker Lumber in 2016. The company was named an LBM Journal Dealer of the Year in 2023 and was acquired by US LBM in early 2025. Married for 29 years, Ray and his wife have four children and a deep commitment to family.