Originally from Wilmette, IL - a northern suburb of Chicago, Clay moved to Reno in 1972 where he attended UNR. After several years in the restaurant business, Clay received his real estate license in 1976 and a broker's license in 1980. Clay's hobbies include: sailing, tennis, golf and photography. Clay has traveled the world from Africa to Australia, the South Pacific, Europe and sailed extensively through the Caribbean.

Clay is knowledgeable in all areas of Real Estate including residential, land, new subdivisions, commercial and investment properties. Clay has hosted the popular weekly "Real Estate Today" show for over 15 years, which features a variety of homes currently for sale in the Reno/Sparks area.