Professional
Grant Consulting Since 1987
Raymond K. Vann & Associates was established in 1987 by Raymond K. Vann, Sr., to provide community
development project administration for local governments throughout Texas. Since 2004, our firm has operated under the direction
of Raymond (Ray) K. Vann, Jr. Although we have experienced significant growth over the last decade through word-of-mouth
advertising, Raymond K. Vann & Associates, LLC, has purposely remained a small business that offers a personalized touch.
We do not want to be a jack-of-all-trades business and we do not offer pie-in-the-sky promises just to get new business.
Rather, we focus on simply offering the best, hands-on service to our clients.
Our
goal is not to become the biggest, or the wealthiest, or even the most recognized community development consulting
firm, but rather to become a community development consulting firm that works for your community. If your community desires
a relationship with a firm that truly cares about your community and will only work in your interests, then we should talk.
We will honestly evaluate your needs and expectations and offer you our services only if we truly believe that our service
will benefit your community and the citizens you serve.
RAYMOND (RAY) K. VANN, JR.
President
Ray joined Raymond K. Vann & Associates in 2001 and purchased the firm from Raymond K. Vann,
Sr. in 2004. Over the past two decades, Ray has overseen steady business growth and has managed over $100 Million in
CDBG projects.
Prior to
joining Raymond K. Vann & Associates, Ray founded a specialized high-end jewelry business in 1996. His business maintained
a steady growth pattern for three years and then was purchased by Houston-based Ashford.com. Ray joined Ashford.com
and assisted the company as it began trading publically on the NASDAQ stock exchange. While
serving as Merchandising Director at Ashford.com, Ray planned, developed and managed a new product division. During his tenure,
Ray's division exceeded every quarterly revenue sales projection and always operated under budget. When Ray left Ashford.com,
his division had grown to produce annual sales revenue of over $6 million.
In addition to his professional life,
Ray was ordained in 2007 to the Order of the Permanent Diaconate and serves as a Roman Catholic Deacon in the Diocese of Tyler.
Ray also serves as a volunteer Police Chaplain with the Lufkin Police Department.
Ray earned a Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) degree from Pontifex University, a Master
of Arts in Theology (M.A.Th.) degree from Saint Joseph's College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies (B.A.Th.S.)
degree from
Saint Joseph’s College.
FE B. VANN
Director of Operations
Fe joined Raymond K. Vann & Associates, LLC, in 2004 as Manager of Accounts. In 2014, Fe assumed the role
of Director of Operations and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations necessary for successful implementation of
all projects.
Prior to joining Raymond K. Vann & Associates, LLC, Fe founded a small manufacturing company in 1996.
Her business, Houston Pouch Company, provided quality storage solutions for watch, pen and jewelry collectors. Fe closed
Houston Pouch Company after moving to Lufkin and directing her focus on obtaining higher education.
Fe earned an Associate in Applied
Science Accounting (A.A.) degree from Angelina College and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (B.B.A.) degree
from Stephen F. Austin State University.
