About RST Advisory Group

Relationships. Strategy. Transformation.

RST Advisory Group works with leaders and organizations ready to move important work forward. We help clients develop clear strategies, build meaningful partnerships, engage communities, and turn priorities into action.

We start by listening. We learn what our clients want to accomplish, who needs to be part of the conversation, and what stands in the way. Then we build a practical path forward and work alongside them to make it happen.

Meet Ray Trapp, Managing Partner

Ray Trapp has spent decades working at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and community engagement. He has helped leaders bring people together around shared goals, navigate complex issues, and build partnerships that move ideas forward.

His experience spans government, higher education, nonprofits, and the private sector. Whether working with a board, an elected body, an institution, or a community, Ray brings a practical understanding of how decisions get made and how lasting support is built.

A Greensboro native, North Carolina A&T alumnus, and U.S. Navy veteran, Ray has dedicated his career to service and strengthening communities. He served as the Guilford County Commissioner for District 8, representing residents and working across sectors to address community priorities. He founded RST Advisory Group to help clients connect the right people, set a clear direction, and turn their vision into results.