Raymond Melleady serves as President & CEO of Ster Seating, where he oversees all facets of organizational performance as an investing partner. With over 35 years of industry experience, Ray brings comprehensive expertise in transportation operations, manufacturing, and executive leadership to his role.

Currently, Ray serves as Chair of the Business Member Board of Governors (BMBG) and is a member of the Executive Committee for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) in Washington DC. He was recently appointed to serve on the Transit Research Board TOPS Committee, further expanding his influence in shaping the future of public transportation.

Prior to his current role, Ray served as Executive Vice President of Global Sales at USSC Group, where he led sales, customer service, and corporate development initiatives across transit, first responder, military, and school bus markets. His earlier experience includes serving as Chief Executive Officer for the Capital District Transportation Authority in Albany, NY and President of the New York Public Transportation Association.

Ray's industry journey began at SEPTA in Philadelphia, where he started by fueling and cleaning buses before advancing to senior leadership positions in bus and facilities operations at both SEPTA and New Jersey Transit. This ground-up experience has made him a passionate advocate for the socio-economic benefits of long-term national public transportation programs.

In 2020, Ray cofounded the RaystheMark Foundation with Mark Aesch, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals who have made positive impacts on their industries and society.

An ASE Master Certified Technician, Ray has shared his expertise through executive leadership programs at Dale Carnegie, NTI Rutgers, and the Eno Foundation. He resides in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, with his wife Shannon, and together they have five children and three grandchildren.