We love what we do.
It’s our passion.
Founder
Founder
Top Dog
We Have Many Years of Experience in the Field
We built a successful kitchen and bath rep agency from scratch. The majority of lines we represent were pioneered in New England and upstate New York by us. We have over 150 loyal dealers and the list is growing.
We generate ideas that are dynamic, implementable, measurable and effective. We pursue unconventional methods and marketing techniques to create markets where none existed.
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1978Ray Ducharme began selling cabinetry and millwork to small builders in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts.
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1982Doug Brenner began building his sales expertise in a few New England and New York niches. Ray moved into every aspect of the kitchen and bath industry from retail designer to Director of Marketing and Training for several U.S. manufacturers.
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1989Doug opened a retail kitchen and bath showroom that grew to a $3M dealership with 14 employees. His company was honored by two vendors as a “Top 25 Dealer” in the U.S.
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2008Rave Reps was born! Doug Brenner and Ray Ducharme joined forces to bring their first cabinet line to New England.
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2014Jim Partsch joined Rave Reps, bringing his 20+ years of experience in working closely with dealers, architects and designers in upstate NY.
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2015Rave partnered with Ripano Stoneworks in Nashua NH to create a state-of-the-art showroom and training center to showcase beautiful and creative kitchen and stonework designs. Training workshops for dealers and designers began.
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2020Ray presented as a Designated Speaker at 2020 NKBA KBIS event in Las Vegas. Presentation: "The 5P's" Approved for 0.1 CEU by NKBA
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2021
Rave is proudly an $8M company servicing kitchen and bath dealers and designers in the 6 New England states and upstate New York.
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2024
We are excited to announce that we have been selected to represent Craft-Maid Cabinetry in New England and Upstate NY.
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2025
Rave Reps is excited to announce that we have been selected to represent Prestige Custom Closets in New England and Upstate NY.
From our dealers
Compass Kitchens has had a working relationship with Rave Reps for the past 9 years. Rave has done a great job in training our staff on the Cabinetry & Products they represent . If our designers have any questions , Ray is always responsive, getting back - "Ray is our Rep!" The Cabinetry & Products they represent are superior quality. We greatly appreciate having Rave Reps as part of our Team!
I have been working with Ray Ducharme since the early 90's and continued when he and Doug joined forces in 2008. Unmatched knowledge of the industry, varied selection of quality products, and exceptional customer service why I have been a satisfied client for over 30 years
I have worked with many cabinet reps in my 32 years being a Kitchen and bath designer. Ray Ducharme is one of my favorites to work with. His experience and Knowledge is purely Outstanding. On a continuous basis Ray demonstrates exceptional Professionalism and a Strong knowledge base. Add in a great Personality to boot, and you have the makings of a top-notch Cabinet rep
Ray Ducharme from RAVE REPS is one of the best reps and companies in the business. I've been doing this for a long time, 21 years to be exact and I've dealt with a lot of reps as you can imagine. To me it's all about quality of product and customer service. Both Doug and Ray are always in touch and an email, text or phone call is always returned in a timely manner. I would rate them 5 stars on their service and dependability.
I have been RAVING about RAVE Reps! I have known Ray Ducharme since 2005 and cannot say enough about his dedication and contributions to the cabinet industry. He and his team at RAVE have been excellent at representing the products that I sell and there has never been any hesitation in helping in times of need. They are knowledgeable, responsive, attentive and just plain good guys. Whether it is supporting my concerns with a product from the factory, me looking for some insight into the industry, an ending one of their comprehensive trainings sessions or just them introducing some new products, they hit all the marks and make my life easier. I highly recommend connecting with them.
Our Mission
Service
With our decades of experience as designers, dealers, manufacturers, installers, builders, marketers and business managers, we offer realistic representation and provide a liaison for the dealer and manufacturer. We are committed to your business. You'll have a dedicated rep and the power of the Rave Reps team behind you all the way.
commitment
We operate on the principle of true partnering, working as a team with dealers and manufacturers to spark dynamic business solutions. Our dealers work with the strength of our entire team behind them, not just one individual. The goal: generate sales.
training
We deliver the highest level of education available in the industry.
We train designers, sales managers, general managers and owners on how to work smarter, overcome objections, close more sales, maximaze product and profit, all based on our proprietary techniques and processes.
value
We represent kitchen and bath cabinetry for the home, and related products to a market of over 2200 dealers, lumber yards, and home centers in the six-state New England territory. We forge consumer-driven, push/pull marketing strategies to generate demand.
From our breadth of experience we extend unusual services to new clients: plan review, design services, installer training, display design, showroom layout and more.