Executive Team

William Raveis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William Raveis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - 203.259.4952 – Email

In 1974, Bill Raveis borrowed $2000 from a bank and launched William Raveis Real Estate in an office above a grocery store. Within 10 years, he established a mortgage company, an insurance agency and an award-winning relocation business. Today, William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance is the No. 1 independent family-owned real estate company in the Northeast and the No. 9 real estate company in the country, according to REAL Trends. Bill Raveis has earned national honors and respect because of his foresight, technological advancements and innovative accomplishments. He was chosen Entrepreneur of the Year from Ernst & Young, was selected as one of The Most Admired Individuals by REAL Trends and has been the recipient of numerous leadership honors and community awards. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Dayton.

Ryan Raveis, Co-President of William Raveis, Inc. Ryan Raveis, Co-President of William Raveis, Inc. - 203.926.1090 - Email

Ryan is co-president of William Raveis Inc., the parent company of William Raveis Real Estate, William Raveis Mortgage, and William Raveis Insurance.  In this capacity, Raveis is responsible for the strategic direction and operation of the company’s headquarter functions and ancillary businesses.  Raveis has been recognized by the Swanepoel Power 200 as one of the Most Influential Leaders in the Residential Real Estate Industry every year since 2016.  Since 2014, Raveis has also been recognized perennially by Mortgage Executive Magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Mortgage Executives in America.

Ryan is a member of the National Association of Realtors Large Residential Firm Advisory Group, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, The Realty Alliance, and Young Presidents’ Organization, a global leadership community of chief executives with approximately 28,000 members in more than 130 countries.  Ryan is a founder of the William Raveis Ride+Walk, which has raised over $2.5M since its inception in 2014 to benefit cancer research for Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.  Ryan also supports local community efforts to assist the hungry, homeless, and addicted in coastal Fairfield County through the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.

Prior to rejoining the family business, Raveis held positions with a top strategic management consulting and research services firm as well as a venture capital-backed internet services firm, where he led the implementation of the nation’s first broker-direct online mortgage platform. Raveis received a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College and a Master of Business Administration (magna cum laude) in finance and entrepreneurship from Babson College.

Chris Raveis, President of Residential Sales for William Raveis Real Estate and Affiliates, Co-President of William Raveis, Inc., and Corporate Secretary of William Raveis, Inc.Chris Raveis, President of Residential Sales for William Raveis Real Estate and Affiliates, Co-President of William Raveis, Inc., and Corporate Secretary of William Raveis, Inc. - 888.699.8876 - Email

Chris is responsible for the company's residential sales business in the Northeast. Since 2016, Chris has been recognized by the Swanepoel Power 200 as one of the Most Influential Leaders in the Residential Real Estate Industry. In 2003, he spearheaded the company's expansion outside of its home state of Connecticut, growing the business in seven states to $3.5 billion in annual closed sales. William Raveis is now the largest family-owned real estate company in the Northeast with over 4,300 agents and $16 billion in closed sales. Prior to his position in the family business, Chris headed the national sales team for Home-Link Services, Inc., a venture capital backed internet and service-based company. Chris also worked with Jones Lang LaSalle, where he was named as one of the top five commercial brokers in the Metro-Atlanta area by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. Chris is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith College.

Raymond Cashen II, General Counsel & Senior Vice President of Settlement Services Raymond Cashen II, General Counsel & Senior Vice President of Settlement Services - 203.925.4590 - Email

Ray has served as a legal counsel for William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance since 2000. In 2003, he became General Counsel for William Raveis Real Estate, as well as Senior Vice President of Settlement Services where he oversees William Raveis Insurance, The Kelsey Company and the William Raveis Attorney Network. Prior to joining William Raveis Real Estate, Ray practiced law in Washington D.C. with the firm of Webster, Chamberlain & Bean. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and a Juris Doctor (cum laude) from Tulane University Law School. Ray is a licensed attorney in Connecticut, New York, District of Columbia, and Maryland.

Dan Farr, Chief Financial Officer Dan Farr, Chief Financial Officer - 203.925.4510 - Email

Dan has served as the Chief Financial Officer of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance since 2015. In this capacity, Dan oversees Accounting, Facilities, Human Resources, Agent Onboarding/Licensing, and the Raveis Transactional Group. Prior to joining Raveis, Dan was the Chief Financial Officer for the Clarion Partners Lion Properties Fund, a commercial real estate fund with over $8 billion of real estate investments throughout the U.S. Dan previously worked at Realty Finance Corporation, General Electric Capital Corporation and Deloitte & Touche LLP in various finance, accounting and risk roles. Dan received a Master in Business Administration in Finance from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Connecticut. He is also a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Connecticut.

Lisa Carpenter, Chief Marketing Office Lisa Carpenter, Chief Marketing Officer - 203.926.1090 - Email

Lisa is the Chief Marketing Officer for the William Raveis family of businesses, including Real Estate, Mortgage, and Insurance. She brings more than 20 years of strategic marketing and consumer packaged goods brand experience and is responsible for marketing campaigns touching clients and sales associates, including digital presence, outdoor and TV advertising, social activity, special sponsorships, and key events. Previously, Lisa was a Worldwide Marketing Leader for IBM’s Global Business Services and prior to that, she was a Senior Brand Manager for PepsiCo in their beverage division helping launch and grow new brands. She holds a BSE from Princeton University, a Masters in Economics from Stanford University, and an MBA from Harvard University.