Ray Karenas
About Ray Karenas
Ray Karenas is a Senior Project Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group with over 30 years of experience in project management and engineering across various industries. He has held positions at notable companies including Ambitech Engineering, Jacobs, and PepsiCo, and has a strong educational background with degrees from Illinois State University.
Current Role at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Ray Karenas serves as a Senior Project Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, a position he has held since 2012. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and ensuring their successful execution. He is based in St. Louis, Missouri, where he has contributed to various initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Ray has extensive experience in project management, having worked in various capacities at multiple organizations. He was a Project Manager at Ambitech Engineering for nine months in 2011-2012, and at Jacobs for eight months in 2007-2008. Additionally, he held project management roles at Logoworks By HP and Chef Solutions, further enhancing his expertise in managing complex projects.
Engineering Background and Early Career
Ray's engineering career began as a Mechanical Piping Designer at Sargent & Lundy from 1991 to 1993. He later worked as a Project Engineer at Pepsico from 1989 to 1991. His diverse experience spans various industries, including food and beverage, where he facilitated significant projects such as the Tea Leaf conversion project for PepsiCo.
Education and Professional Development
Ray Karenas studied at Illinois State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts. He also attended the Autocad Training Center, where he focused on commerce. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his engineering and project management roles.
Notable Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Ray has contributed to several notable projects, including a global serialization project for Eli Lilly, which focused on track and trace capabilities. He also facilitated capital improvement projects at Nestle Confections & Snacks and managed the concentrated hops oven project for MillerCoors, demonstrating his ability to handle large-scale initiatives.