Meet Ray

Plan to Win Author, Ray O’Laughlin

Ray O’Laughlin is a champion for excellence. He loves helping people discover their gifts… and use them to make the world a better place. You can see Ray’s passion in action by watching his TED Talk on Personal Responsibility.

Prior to joining the National Charter Schools Institute, Ray spent 30 years with a global, leading-edge company — McDonald’s. There he specialized in developing people by assisting them in growing and advancing their teams to places they didn’t know were possible. Now he uses his expertise to help schools, management organizations, and boards transform their thinking, solidify their values, and establish processes and systems that win for students and the adults who serve them.

Ray lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife Melissa and is a devoted father and grandfather. He continues to volunteer his time and talents and especially enjoys his work with the Kent County Juvenile Detention Center.