Ray Gless, Ed.D.

Adjunct Faculty - Agribusiness

Applied Sciences and Technology

602-319-1460

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Profile

Ray Gless is the Career and Technical Education Director, Technology and Media Coordinator for AAEC (Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center) and Mesa Community College Online Agribusiness and Marketing Adjunct. He coordinates the schools' CTE Agriscience and Agribusiness operations and technical and media operations development. Mr.Gless has extensive experience in innovative learning environments at high school, community college, and university levels and has developed curriculums at all levels and on different LMS platforms. He has served on several advisory boards, committees, leadership, and consultant positions at local, state, and national levels. Mr. Gless earned his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education at Utah State University and his Master's in Educational Leadership at Northern Arizona University.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

AGB130 Establishing And Running An Agribusiness 3 Credits

Basic principles used in establishing and running an Agribusiness. Emphasis on business requirements to maintain a business enterprise in Arizona. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27751

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

12 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: peter.conden@mesacc.edu

AGB231 Marketing of Agricultural Products 3 Credits

Principles of agricultural marketing including consumer demand, economic system fundamentals, functions and methods of marketing agricultural commodities, market planning, and promoting and selling in the agricultural domain. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27478

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

2 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: raymond.gless@mesacc.edu

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