Meet Our Team

MIKE CASEY

GENERAL MANAGER

Mike re-joined Ray’s in 2023 after a previous five-year stint. He has worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years. Mike joined Rays in 2023 after working in the restaurant and hospitality industry for over nine years. Mike has previously held positions of ever-increasing responsibilities including server, bartender, and assistant general manager. Mike believes every guest should have a first-class experience. He achieves this through pristine facilities and well-trained team members. Mike’s mission is to bring all elements of a great service together for a memorable guest visit. When he is not working, Mike is an avid golfer and passionate fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves.

GABRIEL SALINAS

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Executive Chef Gabriel Salinas has been with Ray's Restaurants for several years, working his way up from grill and prep cook to executive chef at Ray's at Killer Creek before transitioning to executive chef at Ray’s on the River. He is a proven leader and a focused member of the kitchen team at Ray’s Restaurants. Originally from Mexico City, Salinas picked up his love of cooking commercially from his father, who has been a chef in Nashville for decades. "He gave me the ethic of loving what you do in the service industry. I moved to Atlanta in 2010 and have worked at some great kitchens like Hal's ‘The Steakhouse’ and Stoney River. The quality of the ingredients and top cuts of beef and seafood at Ray's are a blessing to work with!" Salinas has two daughters and a son, and he enjoys spending time with his family cooking at home and exploring hiking trails. In free time, he enjoys training at the gym.

HALLIE WHEELER RUSSELL

SALES & EVENTS MANAGER

Hallie joined Ray's in 2015. She started as a hostess while in college. Hallie enjoyed her experiences at Ray's so much that she changed he major to hospitality and has continued her career, since graduation, serving in all front of the house positions. Currently she is a sales and events associate. Hallie enjoys the detailed planning of events and making the guests experience a memorable one. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with family and her two Dalmatians

LATOYA WHITE

SALES AND EVENTS MANAGER

LaToya first joined Ray's in 2007 where she spent 10 years with the company. She has spent over 20 years in the hospitality industry in positions ranging from front of house to chef. When she rejoined Ray's in the City in June 2022, she was the sales and events associate. Doing an amazing job, she shortly got promoted to Sales & Events Manager at Ray's at Killer Creek. LaToya's overall knowledge of the restaurant business allows her to design and provide for great events for all of Ray's guests.