Executive Team

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

William M. “Bill” Raveis, Jr. is the founder and CEO of William Raveis, the number one independent real estate company in the Northeast, Florida, and South Carolina. Today, the family-owned company is an industry powerhouse with a growing network of 4,500 talented sales associates and 140+ office locations across nine states (CT, FL, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, SC, and VT).

One of the most innovative residential real estate visionaries in the country, Bill has created a multitude of dynamic products and services that distinguish their company brand from other real estate brokerages. As an entrepreneur, he continually responds to industry challenges with unparalleled innovation and determination. Bill has earned national honors and respect for his foresight, technological advancements, and innovative accomplishments. He was chosen Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young; selected as one of The Most Admired Individuals by RealTrends and has been a recipient of numerous leadership honors and community awards over the years. Honored by the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation for exceptional leadership and fundraising on behalf of cancer research, Bill is also a recipient of The Moffly Media Dedicated Health Advocate Award. Proclamations by the Governor of Connecticut and the Town of Fairfield mark Bill’s remarkable journey leading a family-owned real estate company for 50 years. Along with Bill as Chairman and CEO and sons, Chris Raveis and Ryan Raveis as co-presidents, the company has grown exponentially and yet remains true to its core family values. William Raveis has created a unique culture of care, courtesy, and compassion toward their agents, their clients, and the community.

The journey to build a thriving family-owned business is one of the great success stories of modern entrepreneurism. Bill has authored four books about his experiences, The Vision and the Passion (2023), The Ten Noble Rules of Compassionate Leadership (2023), The Way of the Entrepreneur: Lessons from the Journey to Build a Family-Owned Business Empire (2015), and The Ten Noble Rules for Business (2015).

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

Ryan Raveis is responsible for the strategic direction and operations of the company’s headquarters functions and ancillary businesses, which includes his leadership role as President of William Raveis Mortgage. Over the years, Ryan has been named by the Swanepoel Power 200 as one of the Most Influential Leaders in the Residential Real Estate Industry and been recognized 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 YPO, a global leadership community of chief executives with over 34,000 global members in 150+ countries. Ryan is a co-founder of The William Raveis Charitable Fund which has raised over $4M since its inception in 2014 to benefit cancer research at the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 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 Raveis is responsible for the company's overall residential sales business and growth initiatives throughout the Northeast. Over the years, Raveis has been recognized by the Swanepoel Power 200 as one of the Most Influential Leaders in the Residential Real Estate Industry. 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 number one privately held real estate brokerage in the Northeast, Florida, and South Carolina with over 4,500 sales associates and 140+ office locations.

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 and 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 of William Raveis Real Estate & President of William Raveis Insurance Raymond Cashen II, General Counsel of William Raveis Real Estate & President of William Raveis Insurance - 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 President of William Raveis Insurance. He also oversees The Kelsey Company. 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.