Ben McCray
B&B Scholar Academy
President

Ben McCray was born on January 28 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He graduated from Loris High School. He then enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in the Navy for 24 years and retired in May 2023. While serving, he attended Excelsior University and attained his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. While in the miliary, he also completed several certifications, apprenticeships and was awarded multiple awards. Ben has volunteered within the Public School System by mentoring numerous children while implementing a reading program. While his dedication was serving in the military, he also wanted to serve his community. Therefore, he founded Sisterly Actions Inc., a non-profit organization in Jacksonville, Fl, January 2014. He has led numerous successful community events sponsorships, and scholarships for underprivileged individuals and families in the community. He intuitively sees the threads of opportunity that wind through an organization, brings them together into a coherent whole, helps others extend their thinking, and drives material business advantage.