Dr. M. Ray Perryman      President, The Perryman Group Institute Distinguished Professor of  Economic Theory and Method, International Institute for Advanced Studies            PhD,  Economics, Rice University            BS,  Mathematics, Baylor University

Dr. Perryman is Founder and President of The Perryman Group (TPG), an economic and financial analysis firm and  headquartered in Waco, Texas. He is widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential and innovative economists. His complex modeling systems form a basis for corporate and governmental planning around the globe. His thousands of academic and trade articles and presentations span a wide variety of topics, gaining him international respect and acclaim. He has also authored several books, including Survive & Conquer, an account of the Texas economy during the turbulent 1980s, and The Measurement of Monetary Policy, a treatise on Federal Reserve activity. A popular speaker, he addresses hundreds of audiences throughout the world every year.

Among Dr. Perryman’s numerous awards are (1) the Nation’s Outstanding Young Economist and Social Scientist, (2) the Outstanding Young Person in the World in the Field of Economics and Business, (3) one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in the World, and (4) the Outstanding Texas Leader of 1990.

During his more than 20 years of experience, he has been presented citations for his efforts from both the Congress of the United States and the Texas Legislature. He has been honored by (1) The Democracy Foundation for his role in promoting capitalism in mainland China, (2) the Asia and World Institute for his efforts to encourage international academic exchange, and (3) the Systems Research Foundation for his contributions to the field of economic modeling. He is a Fellow of the International Institute for Advanced Studies and recently received the Institute’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dr. Perryman authors The Perryman Economic Forecast, a subscription service detailing projections of state business activity, and The Perryman Report, a newsletter with forecasts, insights, and commentary on state, national, and international economic activity. He is the editorial advisor and author of The Perryman Texas Letter, a monthly synopsis of economic, social, and political events. Dr. Perryman also writes a weekly syndicated column, The Economist, and hosts a daily syndicated radio commentary on economic affairs, "The Perryman Report."

A former research chair-holder, University Professor, and Economist-in-Residence at Baylor University and Business Economist-in-Residence at Southern Methodist University, Dr. Perryman has pioneered the use of timely and reliable economic information for a spectrum of strategic purposes. His studies have played a role in the creation and retention of hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Cited by major media as "a world-class scholar" and "the most quoted man in Texas," Ray Perryman is an active participant in the state, national, and world economic scenes. He has been a member of dozens of state, federal, and international task forces, served as editor of both academic and trade journals, and led conferences within the fields of economics, statistics, forecasting, modeling, and simulation. A member of several corporate boards and advisor to numerous governmental leaders, Dr. Perryman has been honored by the Texas Legislature for his "tireless efforts in helping to build a better Texas."