Kitchen & Bath Cabinet Reps for New England and New York

We love what we do.
It’s our passion.

Founder

Ray Ducharme

Founder

Huk

Top Dog

Quality runs
through the
entire shop,
from every
manufacturer
to each Rave
rep

RAVE Reps Team

Quality runs through the entire shop, from every manufacturer to each Rave rep

RAVE Reps Team

We Deliver Quality

Our mission is simple and direct.
The results are measurable.

  • Provide outstanding service 
 
  • Make the word “partner” a reality, not a cliché 
 
  • Believe in training as the path to success
 
  • Bring value to everything you do 
 
  • Always follow through

From our dealers

Our Mission

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

 

Ray Ducharme began selling cabinetry and millwork to small builders in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts in 1978.

He has worked in every aspect of the kitchen and bath industry, from retail designer to the Director of Marketing and Training for several national manufacturers. Project management responsibilities included product development, marketing, advertising campaigns and production of the manufacturer’s specification and sales catalogs.

He continues to consult with manufacturers and dealer clients on best practices and sales applications. His experience on local and national levels offers the best training programs clients can receive.

Contact Ray:
Phone: 603.661.9616
[email protected]

Designated speaker at 2020 NKBA KBIS event in Las Vegas
Presentation: “The 5P’s” Approved for 0.1 CEU by NKBA
NKBA Certified

Jim Partsch represents Woodland and Legend in all of the upstate New York territory. Jim started in the kitchen and bath industry 20 years ago.

His experience in this industry ranges from the smallest residential projects to the largest commercial projects. He has extensive experience in working closely with dealers, architects and designers, having helped many to grow their business and achieve their goals.

Jim’s ability to recognize his dealers’ best marketing edge has steadily kept them ahead of their competition.

Contact Jim:
Phone: 716.990.6052
[email protected]

With over 28 years in the Kitchen & Bath industry, Colin brings a unique blend of design expertise, technical knowledge, and business insight to his role in dealer support. He began his career designing kitchens and baths for a design/build firm, eventually transitioning into showroom sales and operating his own design studio. Colin has been a Woodland and Legend cabinetry dealer for a number of years and brings a deep understanding of the intricacies of both lines. Colin has also worked extensively as a freelance designer and business coach, specializing in 2020 Design software training and process optimization for dealers and designers alike. Through his continued work as a kitchen dealer, Colin remains deeply connected to the day-to-day realities of cabinetry sales and design, allowing him to offer relevant, real-world support to our dealer partners.

Whether it’s layout assistance, design troubleshooting, or streamlining workflows, Colin is committed to helping dealers succeed with confidence and clarity.

Contact Colin:

[email protected]

Chris brings more than 15 years of kitchen and bath industry experience to Rave Reps, with a background that spans sales coordination, cabinet design, project management, administration, training, technical support, and field service.

Throughout his career, Chris has developed a well-rounded understanding of the cabinetry business from multiple perspectives. He has worked directly with clients in design and sales, supported teams administratively, served as a corporate trainer, provided IT and technical support, and trained employees in 2020 Design, cabinet construction, and company processes. His time as a service and warranty technician also gave him valuable firsthand insight into installation, product quality, and the importance of well-built cabinetry.

Today, Chris represents Woodland and Legend cabinetry throughout Connecticut and beyond. Organized, motivated, and solution-oriented, he is committed to helping dealers navigate challenges, strengthen their businesses, and deliver successful projects for their customers.

Outside of the kitchen and bath industry, Chris is an experienced sailor and avid RVer. He looks forward to building strong dealer relationships and helping his customers find new opportunities for growth.

Contact Chris:

[email protected]

Huk has been working closely with Ray for 6 years. He enjoys dealer visits, playing frisbee and Dairy Queen.
Huk is a Pudelpointer; a purebred that was developed in the 1860’s in Germany by crossing hunting Poodles and English pointers.