The Country Cabinets Family

Richard:
Owner/Designer

Rich created Country Cabinets almost 30 years ago in 1976. He started the business after an eleven year stint in education (the last 5 years as an elementary school principal). Since the company's early years, when Rich built cabinets and furniture in the basement of his home, the business has grown to its present 6,000 square foot location on East Conway Road in North Conway, NH.

Rich and his wife, Joy, live in Hales Location, N.H. They have two grown daughters, Kim & Carrie. They also have three grandchildren; Ryan, Alex, and Sophie. He enjoys time in his gardens and golfing when time permits.

As a kitchen designer, Rich prides himself as being not just a designer, but also a creative problem solver for his clients. His design work has been published in national magazines such as Builder, and Timber Homes Illustrated. His creativity and problem solving expertise is well known throughout the Valley.

As owner, Rich oversees and is involved in all kitchens, baths, etc., created at Country Cabinets. Whether he comes to your home to do a site measure, or collaborates with the other designers, he has a hand in every project from design to installation. Come visit our showroom and see how he can help turn your dream kitchen into reality.

Joy
Chief Financial Officer:

With a degree in Business Management, Joy handles all the financial aspects of the company. Together with her husband Rich, she is one of the driving forces that has developed Country Cabinets into the business that it is today. She is affectionately referred to by her husband as the bean counter.

Before joining her husband in the business in 1989, she was the controller for a local real estate firm. Joy is very active in the community, having served on boards and committees such as the American Cancer Society, Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Arts Jubilee. One of her highlights each year is to Christmas shop for disadvantaged children through the local Kiwanis Angels & Elves organization. Other interests include walking, skiing (both alpine and cross country), snowshoeing, interior decorating, and fashion.

Joy is originally from Dover, MA, but was introduced at an early age to the Mount Washington Valley, when her parents purchased a second home here. She spent every week-end skiing in the valley, during the winter months, and spent the entire summer in the valley every year, playing or working until her marriage in 1966. She and Rich have two married daughters and three grandchildren who light up their lives!

Carrie:
Vice President/Designer

Carrie was recruited in 1997 to learn the design trade from her father, Rich Check. With her natural artistic abilities & eye for color she quickly became an extremely talented designer. Her customers praise her for her patience and creativity as well as her ability to work with challenging rooms. She is always available to offer suggestions and share her knowledge.

Some of her design work has been published in national publications such as Accent Magazine, and Signature Kitchens & Bath magazine.

Carrie, her husband Corey, and their dog Jake, live in Conway, NH. They enjoy snowmobiling in the winter, and four wheeling in the summer. They also enjoy spending time at their camp in Errol, NH. Carrie's hobbies include crafts, scrap booking, reading and working in her garden.

Ed:
Designer

Ed has been a designer at Country Cabinets since January of 2003, and has been in the cabinet business for over 30 years. Having been a cabinet maker and installer for 10 years, Ed has a strong hands on knowledge of cabinetry, remodeling and installation practices. Recently one of his designs was featured in the Seventh Annual Awards Issue of Signature Kitchens & Baths magazine. As a true veteran, he has designed and sold over 2,000 kitchens in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts.

Ed especially enjoys the challenge of creating exciting, more functional designs for older homes. He is a member of the NKBA and the SEN Design Group.

Lisa:
Designer

Lisa is the newest designer here at Country Cabinets, etc. Coming from a background in accounting and building trades, she brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to this position.
Lisa has been a resident of the Mount Washington Valley area since 1992, when she moved here from Milan, NH. She has three grown children who she adores. In her free time she enjoys golfing, cooking, and painting.

Jenn:
Showroom/Office Manager

Jenn is the newest member of the Country Cabinets team. She is responsible for greeting our customers, and introducing them to our products and services. She comes to us with years of experience in the bookkeeping and customer service field. Jenn has lived in the Mount Washington Valley her entire life. In her spare time she loves being outside, playing with the dog, and much more!

Jake:
Showroom Greeter

Jake is the official greeter with the most seniority, he has been visiting the showroom daily with his mom, Carrie, since the early age of 8 weeks old. He is responsible for greeting customers and stealing treats from unattended desks. After much training and practice he is now able to fit 3 toys in his mouth simultaneously. He provides many smiles and cheap security (a bone a bark). While you visit, he can be found sleeping on his bed in Carrie's office.

CC:
Resident Showroom Cat

As one of the official greeters for the Country Cabinets showroom, CC is an outstanding asset to the company. With her friendly purr and her desire to curl up in soft warm places she fulfills her responsibilities without complaint. She loves everyone, even those allergic, so please let us know if you have a cat allergy and she will retire to Joy's office while you visit.