Meet Our Team!
Denray Machine Inc. has been operating in Southwest Missouri for over 30 years. We specialize in quality-built downdraft tables and dust booths, but we are exceptionally skilled in creating custom air cleaning equipment as well! We are a family owned small business, blessed with great, longterm employees.
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Dennis Rayon - OwnerHow long have you been with Denray?
35 years, I started the company and worked the first few years for free. Then grew the business into the a thriving business, that still has it's ups and downs like all small businesses. What does your job entail? I used to be the designer, welder/fabricator, marketing, bill collector, bill payer, shipping coordinator, purchasing agent and more! Now, 30+ years later, with many great employees, I manage people and still design custom units. |
What is your favorite part of working at our company?
My employees, designing custom machines, having AC in the summer and heat in the winter.
What is your secret talent no one knows about?
If I told, it would no longer be a secret. I choose not to keep my talents a secret, they are given to me by my Lord and Savior! My most rewarding day, is Wednesday evening when I get to lead a very intense Bible study class for adults. We spend 2 1/2 years studying the book of Revelations.
What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work?
I used to be a competitive clay target shooter and worked my way into the Master Class. I am a Garden Railroader, my good railroad friend and I built a Train Trailer (Find us on Facebook: D&R Railroad). We travel to events displaying our Train trailer. My latest fun is in 3D printing. I love drawing in 3D and creating stuff for my model railroading.
My employees, designing custom machines, having AC in the summer and heat in the winter.
What is your secret talent no one knows about?
If I told, it would no longer be a secret. I choose not to keep my talents a secret, they are given to me by my Lord and Savior! My most rewarding day, is Wednesday evening when I get to lead a very intense Bible study class for adults. We spend 2 1/2 years studying the book of Revelations.
What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work?
I used to be a competitive clay target shooter and worked my way into the Master Class. I am a Garden Railroader, my good railroad friend and I built a Train Trailer (Find us on Facebook: D&R Railroad). We travel to events displaying our Train trailer. My latest fun is in 3D printing. I love drawing in 3D and creating stuff for my model railroading.
Martha RayonHow long have you been with Denray? 26 years What does your job entail? Cost Analyst What is your favorite part of working at our company? Our wonderful team and number crunching! What is your secret talent no one knows about? I can peel mangos with a glass What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? I enjoy cooking, gaming, and hydroponic gardening |
Byron BluntHow long have you been with Denray? 31 years What does your job entail? I am the Sales Director and get the opportunity to work with our AMAZING DEALERS to help them, inform them and their customers. I'm also in charge of our LTL Shipments. What is your favorite part of working at our company? The owners, Dennis and Martha Rayon, have instilled in us to encourage one another, and we have an awesome team that always encourages each other. What is your secret talent no one knows about? I enjoy Limericks and creating my own. What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? I like to find unique, out-of-the-way dining places that are family owned and operated. I also greatly enjoy serving as an elder at my church, The Sheep Shed, and leading the "New Day" widow and widowers ministry there. |
Carl CaseyHow long have you been with Denray? 21 years What does your job entail? Designing, Auto-Cad, welding and fabrication What is your favorite part of working at our company? The sense of close-knit comradery that we have here. We are like family, working toward the common goal. What is your secret talent no one knows about? No secret What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? I love home time with my family, playing with my kids and going to the lake/camping. |
Kevin SpellmanHow long have you been with Denray? 17 years What does your job entail? I am the Shop Manager What is your favorite part of working at our company? I work for the best employers ever! What is your secret talent no one knows about? I know a vast knowledge of "useless" information What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? I enjoy riding my motorcycles |
Sherry ErnestHow long have you been with Denray? 9 years What does your job entail? Payroll and Accounts Payable What is your favorite part of working at our company? Great bosses and wonderful co-workers What is your secret talent no one knows about? I love making quilts What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? I enjoy sewing, volunteering and going on missions trips to Africa. |
Liera O'NeillHow long have you been with Denray? 9 years What does your job entail? I am the Purchasing Agent, but I am also in charge of of shipping small packages, Inventory, and Payroll (backup). What is your favorite part of working at our company? The people I work with. What is your secret talent no one knows about? I am a savings scavenger What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? I enjoy going to the creek, watching movies and going to concerts. |
Harley ReedHow long have you been with Denray? 13 years What does your job entail? I work in marketing and sales, along with any other "small" tasks I may be able to help with. What is your favorite part of working at our company? Dennis and Martha have cultivated a great atmosphere here and I absolutely love working with chosen family! I also like the flexibility our smaller company offers, I have the chance to work on multiple different things so theres no redundancy. What is your secret talent no one knows about? I am creative and enjoy DIY projects What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? I greatly enjoy being a wife and mom and watching our very active kids do all the things they love. We also greatly enjoy helping with our church youth. |
Cody CaseyHow long have you been with Denray? 10 years What does your job entail? Fabrication/building quality downdraft tables What is your favorite part of working at our company? Working for awesome, God-fearing people who are family oriented What is your secret talent no one knows about? N/A What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? I enjoy being a dad and playing with my kids, and reading. |
Ron TangemanHow long have you been with Denray? 12 years What does your job entail? Weld, grind and wire-up motors What is your favorite part of working at our company? payday What is your secret talent no one knows about? SSSHHHH!! No one will ever know! What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? Bird watching, motorcycles, shooting my guns, and trout fishing |
Triston ScottHow long have you been with Denray? 9 years What does your job entail? I am a Finisher What is your favorite part of working at our company? The people are amazing, greatest people in the world. It's like a family, that's hard to find now-a-days. What is your secret talent no one knows about? I'm a pretty good photographer What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? Camping, golfing, going to the lake, fishing, spending time with my family and traveling. |
Harvey (aka: Papa Smurf)How long have you been with Denray? 26 years What does your job entail? Painting What is your favorite part of working at our company? No harassment What is your secret talent no one knows about? Harassing What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? Work on my Willys Trucks |
Angela RedcayHow long have you been with Denray? 2 months What does your job entail? Accounts Payable & Payroll What is your favorite part of working at our company? I love the closeness of the employees and how everyone works together as a team. Everything is efficient and an organized system is in place. What is your secret talent no one knows about? I can take old wood and decor and refurbish it to look "modern vintage". What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? I love to read, rest, go on walks and spend time with my girls. |
Baxter RayonHow long have you been with Denray? 4 years What does your job entail? I am a greeter! The favorite part of my job is to mooch any type of snack I can from weak hearted humans. What is your favorite part of working at our company? I love getting to play with my little brother Oscar around the shop. It is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Oh, and the many hours of daily naps! What is your secret talent no one knows about? I love to eat and go outside and explore, BUT my parents, Martha and Dennis, put this stupid collar on my neck that keeps me in THEIR bounds. What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? Treats and snoozing |
Oscar RayonHow long have you been with Denray? 2 years What does your job entail? I am also a greeter and get to greet all the employees! I love to get lovin' from my human companions. What is your favorite part of working at our company? I love getting to play with Baxter.... and sleep What is your secret talent no one knows about? I run, jump HIGH, and sleep! (maybe these aren't really a secret...) What do you enjoy doing for fun outside of work? When my big brother, Baxter and I, run & run & play! I was gotten to help my fat brother run more and lose weight. It is working! My legs are longer, making me faster. Playing with my big brother Baxter is the highlight of my life! |