Candace Ray was born and raised in the Portland area. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and has been a Preschool Director since 1998. Candace started as a preschool assistant when she was 16 and decided that children were her passion. During college she was a preschool teacher and was promoted to a director after graduating. Since 1998, she also has run a variety of summer camps for children ages preschool through middle school as a director. Candace is married with 4 children. Her youngest daughter is in high school.  She keeps her busy with traveling for gymnastics, softball, and cheerleading. Her saying is her daughter is living her best life and I am her ride! Her hobbies include crafting and running Labella Designs jewelry company with her daughter.

Candace has been the Director at CCEP since August of 2011.