Mike Ray is the Director of Wellness Programs at BNSF Railway, where he oversees the strategic design and implementation of comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives for more than 35,000 employees and their families across 28 states. With over 20 years of experience in public health, research, and corporate wellness, Mike is a passionate advocate for integrating evidence-based practices into workplace health strategies.

He serves as Vice President of the Board for the Dallas/Fort Worth Business Group on Health, is a founding board member of the Worksite Wellness Leaders Alliance, and actively contributes to the Health Transformation Alliance—collaborating with national employers to improve healthcare value and outcomes.

Mike holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Nebraska and has played a key role in advancing public health efforts at both state and national levels. His work bridges the gap between clinical care, population health, and employee engagement in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Outside of work, Mike is an outdoor sports enthusiast, woodworker, and proud father of three.