
LEADERSHIP TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
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Michael C. Ray
CEO, Founder
Certifications:
PE – Professional Engineer
CCP – Certified Cost Professional
PSP – Planning & Scheduling Professional
PMP – Project Management Professional
FAACE -Fellow, Assoc. for the Advancement of Cost Engineering
F.ASCE – Fellow, American Society of Civil EngineersEducation:
University of Detroit, Bachelor of Civil EngineeringMr. Ray founded Legis in 2001 and has over 50 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors. His experience includes Estimating, Pricing, CPM Scheduling, Proposal development, Negotiation, Claims Analysis, Environmental and General business, Project Management, Client Relations, and Executive Management. Project scopes have ranged from $10k to $15 billion in size. He has testified numerous times as an expert witness relative to construction disputes. Additionally, he has published, taught, and lectured widely on construction and environmental issues for over 40 years.
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Patrick S. Ray
President, Chief of Operations
Certifications:
JD – Juris Doctor
CCP – Certified Cost Professional
PMP – Project Management ProfessionalEducation:
John Marshall Law School, Juris Doctor
University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts and ScienceMr. Ray has more than 30 years’ experience in labor and equipment productivity, and financial analysis, as well as 15 years’ experience in heavy construction in a wide array of industries including Civil Works, Military Construction (MILCON), Hazardous and Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW), horizontal construction, and vertical construction. He has significant experience with contract interpretation and contract management, as well as Cost Engineering, Earned Value, Cost Estimating, Scheduling, and Economic Risk Assessment, and he has worked on disputes involving federal and state agencies as well as private sector clients.
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Melissa Marion-Landais
Vice President, Director of Project Delivery
Education:
American Graduate School of International Management, MBA- International Finance
Grinnell College– Bachelor’s in SpanishGrinnell College, Bachelors in SpanishMs. Marion-Landais has over 30 years’ professional experience, including 17 years in project management for federal, state, local clients, and private industry. Her experience includes a wide variety of sectors. She has extensive experience working on civil works, MILCON, and HTRW programs and projects. Ms. Marion-Landais maintains frequent and detailed communication with clients to monitor scope requirements, deliverables, timeline, and quality control compliance. She collaborates with all stakeholders to ensure successful on-budget, on-time completion specific to the project requirements and overall customer satisfaction.
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Michele Huff
Vice President, Director of Administration
Education:
Art Institute of Atlanta, Associates of Art- Visual ArtsMs. Huff has over 20 years’ experience in business management, including project management, marketing, accounting, and finance. Since 2006, she has managed Legis’ business operations with a special focus on Human Resources, Financial Management, and Accounting. Additionally, Ms. Huff provides logistical support to clients and vendors for project-related work and manages long-term corporate relationships to provide continuity and support in Legis’ business environment.