Martin began his career as a mechanical contractor by repairing wells during the late 1930's. During World War II, Ray served in the engine room of a Navy ship. Here he expanded his basic skills into the plumbing and steamfitting areas he used after his discharge. Following his military service, Ray moved to Lincoln and started the Ace Plumbing Company. In 1948, he teamed with attorney Tom Pansing
and developer Don Dixon to form Ray Martin Company. Ray Martin Company was the mechanical contractor for numerous schools, veteran affair hospitals, and United States Air Force missile silos as well as being a part of the housing boom. By the mid 1950's, the construction market had shifted towards Omaha. to open an Omaha office. One of the first plumbers that they hired was Gene McIntyre. In 1966, Ray sold the Lincoln office and formed Ray Martin Company of Omaha with Jack Ryan, Gene McIntyre, Tom Pansing, and Don Dixon. In 1975, Ray Martin Company moved to its long time location at 6201 Center St. Ray was active in the business through 1981 when he eased into retirement. Jack Ryan retired in 1994 and Gene McIntyre retired in 1997. Ralph Nelson joined the firm in 1982 and Ken Jambor in 1984. They successfully ran the business in unison through 2009 when Ralph decided to retire. Ken, now serving as President, is a Registered Professional Engineer and offers more than 40 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries. In addition to the success and achievement of the past, Ray Martin Company offers a new generation of highly qualified staff that is poised to assure the company's future success.
