At The Ranvier Group, we take pride in offering a dedicated delivery service for our distributors and job sites from the distribution center. Our highly skilled and professional team proudly represents manufacturers in the states of Kentucky, West Virginia, and Indiana.
Our History
The Ranvier Group, Inc. was established May 1, 2012. Chris Ranvier set out to create a full service manufacturer representative that caters to each level of our industry. We are thoroughly integrated with distribution, contractors, engineers and architects throughout our serviced markets.
Our company’s engagement and communication among the manufacturers, distributors, engineers, contractors and end-users will be thorough and valuable. Our customers will want to do business with our team because we are knowledgeable, easy to work with, and we make their business more profitable and rewarding.
Chris Ranvier, Founder
Chris Ranvier started his career in the industry in distribution in 1996. He has worked at different levels in the industry. He has been a rep, distributor and worked for a plumbing company as well. Now in his 28th year in the industry, Chris emphasizes product competency with his own staff and works to help educate the industry on all levels.
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The Ranvier Group, Inc. was established May 1, 2012. Chris Ranvier set out to create a full service manufacturer representative that caters to each level of our industry. We are thoroughly integrated with distribution, contractors, engineers and architects throughout our serviced markets.
The Ranvier Group operates a distribution center and offices in Midway, KY and Louisville, KY. We offer a delivery service for our distributors and jobsites out of the distribution center with dedicated routes to every market in Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana.
Our Staff
Misty Ranvier
Bio coming soon!
Keeley Dettlinger
Rabia Talib
David Hall
David graduated from EKU with a Bachelors in Business. He has 20 years in plumbing sales with a family background in plumbing and has been with The Ranvier Group for over a decade.
His hobbies include golfing, hunting & boating. He is a fan of college football and basketball (UK of course).
Heather Gerlack
Heather was born and raised in Louisville KY. She attended Scared Heart Academy, earned a basketball scholarship and played for two years in Kanas City, MO. She finished her degree at McKendree University earning a bachelor’s degree in Business. She entered the plumbing industry in 2004 and began her career in the Management Training Program at Ferguson Enterprises, which led her to focus on the commercial side of the business and eventually into a Branch Trainer role.
Heather stepped away from the plumbing industry for a few years and moved into direct sales, which allowed her to focus on raising her three children. She re-entered the plumbing industry at Plumbers Supply Company and focused on Residential and Showroom Sales. In 2015 she accepted a role at Jebcco Marketing, a plumbing manufacturers rep, as the Commercial Quotations Manager. Her focus was on building commercial sales as well as building wholesaler and contractor relationships. She continued this role with Battersby, Danielson, Azbell when they took over the Agency in 2017. In 2021 she joined The Ranvier Group/Shearer Company as a Commercial Project Manager, where she focuses on Pumps Design and Sales, Project Management, and continuing to build wholesale and contractor relationships.
When Heather isn’t working she enjoys golfing, watching her daughter play lacrosse, heated Uno games with her boys, and loving on her three Fur babies. Even though she was born in Louisville she was raised right and loves The Wildcats!
Dan Stambro
Austin Hunt
Inside Sales
Deanna Mclean
Deana began her career with Ferguson Enterprises in 1992, she has over 30 years of experience in the industry. She has done budgeting, accounts receivable and accounts payable. She has also been involved with operations and inventory management.
Ken Shockley
Andrew Ehlers
Service Tech/Inside Sales
Travis Gumm
Outside Sales
Donald Woodrum
Logistics
Trevor McLean
Logistics
Tyler Vittitoe
IT
Jason Taylor
Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a minor in Accounting. He entered the Plumbing Industry in 2011 at The James Shearer Company a plumbing manufacturers rep. His roles included inside/outside sales with a focus on the commercial lines. He also assisted the company with accounting and operations. Jason has continued his roles when the with The Ranvier Group who purchased the James C. Shearer company in 2021. Jason is now a Senior Engineered Water Solutions Manager for The Ranvier group/James C. Shearer Company specializing in all pumping systems and commercial bathroom new and renovation.
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Hours
Monday: 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 7:30am - 5pm
Friday: 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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