Jon Ray is an entrepreneur, paint contractor, and community leader based in San Diego. With a strong foundation in business strategy from Seattle Pacific University, Jon has spent the last twenty years building and scaling successful ventures. In 2007, he founded PaintGreen, a forward-thinking painting company that merged with the legacy brand Peek Brothers in 2022, solidifying its position as a regional leader in high-quality residential and commercial services.

Jon’s commitment to leadership extends well beyond the private sector. Believing deeply in the power of shared resources and collaborative spaces, he co-founded the nonprofit makerspace CoLab in 2014, where he currently serves as Executive Director. Known for his dynamic approach to both business operations and community engagement, Jon thrives on connecting people, building sustainable systems, and supporting San Diego’s vibrant professional ecosystem.