Ray Farmer
About Ray Farmer
Ray Farmer serves as the Director of Institutional Sales and Engagement at The Chronicle of Higher Education, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in sales and management, with previous roles at Gannett, Time Inc., and Sightline Media Group.
Current Role at The Chronicle of Higher Education
Ray Farmer serves as the Director of Institutional Sales and Engagement at The Chronicle of Higher Education. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization for two years. In this role, he focuses on building relationships with educational institutions and enhancing engagement strategies.
Previous Experience at The Chronicle of Higher Education
Before his current role, Ray Farmer worked at The Chronicle of Higher Education as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Sales from 2019 to 2022. He also held the position of Strategic Partnerships Director during the same period. His work involved developing strategic initiatives to foster partnerships and drive sales growth.
Educational Background
Ray Farmer has an extensive educational background. He is an MBA candidate at Frostburg State University. He also completed a Master of Arts (MA) at American Public University System from 2020 to 2022 and holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the same institution. Additionally, he studied at Howard University.
Career History in Sales and Management
Ray Farmer has significant experience in sales and management roles. He worked at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK as a Core Account Manager from 1999 to 2008. He then served as Regional Brand Director at Time Inc. from 2008 to 2015. Following that, he was employed at Sightline Media Group, where he held positions as Director of Sales, Network Solutions, and Senior Account Manager from 2015 to 2019.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Ray Farmer has been an active member of the DEI Council at The Chronicle of Higher Education since 2021. In this capacity, he participates in initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and the broader educational community.