Our Story
1976
Locally born and raised, Ray Von Scott Grady and Laura Lee Grady start RayLee Homes building the company one home at a time. Scott worked out in the field, Laura worked behind the scenes doing purchasing and payroll eventually growing their company to over 100 homes a year. Their solid partnership and respect for one another provided a basis for the business philosophies and practices still used today. Scott and Laura take pride in knowing the company they first built, working out of on pick up truck and a home office is still thriving today.
1980’s
In the 70’s Scott played football for the University of New Mexico. His love of sports led him to renaming every floor plan after football plays (The Curl, The Hook, The Trap, etc), which has proven to be just one of the many elements that sets RayLee Homes apart from its competition. This marketing strategy has become part of our company’s culture and eventually expanded beyond just naming floor plans. Around this time, The Grady Family built the first every LOBO HOUSE benefiting student athletes at UNM. (RayLee Homes finished the 14th Lobo House in 2009)
1990’s
RayLee Homes By Scott Grady was recognized state wide as being one of New Mexico’s finest builders. RayLee Homes won several accolades throughout this time for outstanding craftsmanship, unique floor plans, and exceptional customer service.
Early 2000’s
Brothers, Jeff and Tim Grady begin working for their dad out in the field learning the craft of homebuilding. Jeff first spent time as a baseball coach at San Diego State University after graduating from UNM with a BA in Elementary Education. Tim graduated from UNM with a BS in Business and was anxious to put his education to practice at RayLee Homes. As a mentor, Scott exposed his sons to the field work first, knowing that having a solid understanding of construction would help them in learning other business aspects that would soon come.
2009
Jeff and Tim’s sister, Tammy Grady Thornton joined the family forces and helped lead their team towards the roll out of RayLee Homes: A New Generation. Prior to this shift in leadership position, Tammy spent time as a school teacher and vice-principal using her education degree from Saint Mary’s College and Masters degree from Arizona State University.
2009
RayLee Homes: A New Generation hits the ground running! New leadership in place and a respected reputation and brand built over many years, The Grady Kids knew they had a very special opportunity. Carrying on their parent’s business philosophies and industry partnerships has kept the company strong and growing. Fresh ideas and talent, combined with experience and stability gives RayLee Homes exactly what they need to build another 30 years of success.
2009-2010
RayLee Homes recurited only the best to form and top producing sales team! These individuals represent everything RayLee values in terms of professionalism, product knowledge, and customer service. The RayLee Sales team approaches every day with excitement, energy, and passion for new home sales and look forward to helping every new customer build a dream with RayLee!!
From left to right: Warren Harris, Cody Ashby, Juliann Naranjo, Krystin Apodaca, Joseph Almanzar, Jenice Montoya-Eades and Tammy Grady Thornton.