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The Arrow 11, January 2025: With Ray Maskell

Welcome to “The Arrow 11” – our monthly feature where we highlight our best and brightest through 11 thought-provoking questions.

This month, we talk transformation, strategy, and Winston Churchill with Ray Maskell, Senior Vice President of Transformation and Strategy

Ray Maskell, Arrow SVP Transformation & Strategy

1.      How did you come to work in security?

a. In 2022, I was working in the Financial Services/Insurance industry, focusing on building Lean Six Sigma and optimization programs. I transitioned into the security industry to apply that experience to improve processes and lead transformative projects.

2.      What makes you feel safe and secure?

a.  Being prepared, whether in business or personal life, helps me feel ready for the unexpected and equips me to adapt when things don’t go as planned.

3.  What are you most passionate about outside of work?

a.  Spending quality time in the moment with my family and friends.

4.        What is your favorite activity or hobby?

a.  Hiking with my wife, both locally and at destination spots. One of my favorite places to hike is Sedona, AZ.

5.           How would you describe the perfect day off?

a.  Exploring a new town or sharing an experience with my wife and family.

6.           What is your favorite quote, motto, or mantra?

a.  “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
― Winston S. Churchill

7.           What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

a. “Our greatest opportunities come from our challenges,” as my first manager told me. Taking ownership of problems, fixing them, and learning from experience builds trust, respect, and growth.

8.           What person or event do you believe has had the greatest influence on your life, and why?

a.  My parents. They instilled in me a love for continual learning, which has inspired me to grow and take on challenging opportunities throughout my career.

9.           Is there a personal challenge you’ve overcome, and what did you learn from it?

a.  As a child, I had a reading disability. With the support of my parents, I overcame it. That experience taught me to set goals, commit to the work, and embrace the journey. When you believe in yourself and put in the effort, great things can happen.

10.        What does success mean to you, both personally and professionally?

a. Success is about learning something new, helping others achieve greater success, and finding those moments when the problem becomes clear, and the optimal solution for the team emerges.

11.        What is one thing most people don’t know about you?

a.  I really enjoy remodeling homes with my wife. I take pride in uncovering a home’s potential and transforming it into something beautiful and welcoming.