William M. Raveis, Jr.
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| Born | June 18, 1945 (age 77) Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S |
| Education | University of Dayton |
| Occupation | Business Owner • Entrepreneur • Author |
| Years active | 1974 - Present |
| Known for | Founding William Raveis Real Estate, Inc. • William Raveis Mortgage, LLC • William Raveis Insurance, Inc. |
| Title | Chairman and CEO |
| Spouse(s) | Candace (Candy) Raveis (m.1999) |
| Children | Ryan Raveis
Chris Raveis Laurie Raveis Kole |
| Website | raveis.com |
William “Bill” M. Raveis, Jr. (born June 18, 1945) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and book author known for founding and serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of William Raveis Real Estate, Inc., which ranks the 10th largest independent real estate brokerage in the United States.[1] Raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Raveis initially worked in the construction industry alongside his father, William Raveis, Sr. In 1973, two generations later, he opened his inaugural real estate office in Fairfield, Connecticut, establishing a company ethos centered around the principle: "Our agents are our customers."[2] Over the course of fifty years, Bill, along with his two sons, Chris Raveis and Ryan Raveis, cultivated a privately held real estate enterprise deeply rooted in familial values.[3][4][5]
Education
- 1963: Roger Ludlowe High School, Fairfield, CT
- 1967: University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, B.S. Business Administration
- 1974: Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
- 1979: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
- 1984: Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)
Philanthropy
The William Raveis Charitable Fund
Started in 2004, The William Raveis Charitable Fund partnered with organizations across the Northeast to provide funding as well as physical and emotional support to patients and their families affected by breast cancer. William Raveis offices raised thousands of dollars for Breast Cancer. In 2015, Bill formed a partnership with the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation which expanded the scope to fundraise for a cure for all types of cancer.[6] The Charitable Fund's largest annual event, The William Raveis Ride & Walk donates 100% of all funds raised to support the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation in New York City, NY as well as the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA.[7] Nearly four million dollars have been raised through the efforts of The William Raveis Charitable Fund.
Individual Philanthropy
- 1986: Funded the construction of the Coastal Center at Milford Point[8]
- 2009: William Raveis - American Cancer Society Patient Navigator Program Dedicated at UConn Health Center[9]
- 2019: Named Honoree at the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation for money raised[10]
References
- ↑ "Independents 2022". RealTrends. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ↑ "William M. Raveis Jr". The New York Times. 2014-09-16. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ↑ Bailey, Hugh (2016-01-18). "William Raveis real estate sets succession plan". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
- ↑ "Bill Raveis Passes Torch to Sons of Mega Brokerage". www.businesswire.com. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
- ↑ "William Raveis: The Family Advantage". RISMedia. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
- ↑ "Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and William Raveis Charitable Fund Announce Sponsored Scientists". Damon Runyon. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
- ↑ "Impact - Summer 2022" (PDF). Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
- ↑ Hamilton, Robert A. (1986-08-31). "REALTOR JOINS DRIVE FOR WILDLIFE AREA". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ↑ "William Raveis-American Cancer Society Patient Navigator Program Dedicated at UConn Health Center". today.uchc.edu. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
- ↑ "Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Honors William Raveis, Jr., at Annual Breakfast". Damon Runyon. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
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