In 1991 Mr. Ray founded Charles Ray and Associates, as a unique resource for affordable custom upholstery to the trade. What began as a single 1,000 sq. ft. showroom is now a significant presence at Market Centers in the U.S. Thousands of designers and decorators have used Charles Ray and Associates as a custom upholstery resource. The company continues to expand and is now evolving as a “One Stop Showroom” by providing custom upholstery furniture and numerous case good vendors for the design industry.