COUNTRY CABINETS - Key Persons


Alden C. Brown

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Cliff has been in the construction business for over 25 years. Much of that time has been in the business of remodeling and installing kitchens & baths in fine homes throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Cliff's ability to problem solve on the job site is an asset to the rest of the installer team. He is always on the go - assisting designers, working with subcontractors, helping homeowners with the process, as well as making sure the job gets finished properly and on time. Country Cabinets is proud of our installation team and the respect they show to each client's home.

Caroline Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Showroom Manager & Administrative Assistant
Caroline has been a member of the Country Cabinets team for over ten years. Whenever you call or simply walk through the front door at Country Cabinets, you will experience her warmth and energy, which sets Country Cabinets apart. Caroline coordinates just about everything in the showroom, from samples, literature, and scheduling. She also helps people with everything from small hardware orders to directions to her favorite place to eat in the Valley. Her desk is as busy as a beehive, but she is never too busy to find the time to help anyone, from clients to designers alike.

Carrie Birkbeck

Job Titles:
  • VP, Designer, Designer Team Leader )
Carrie, Rich & Joy's daughter, joined Country Cabinets in 1997. With her natural artistic abilities and eye for color, she is the most sought after designer and is considered one of the premier designers in the Mount Washington Valley. Her clients praise her for her creativity, design knowledge, and patience. Carrie's ability to optimize their dreams and move them along through the process while always being conscious of one's interests and lifestyles. Contact her today at carrie@countrycabinetsetc.com.

Chelsea Hill

Job Titles:
  • Designer
Chelsea comes to Country Cabinets with more than three years of kitchen design experience. Her favorite part about kitchen and bath design is the wonderful people that she meets. She loves educating her clients on all the choices available and leaves them excited for the next step in the design process. Rich, Joy, and Carrie are continually receiving rave reviews for Chelsea's attention to detail and her ability to help one move through the creative process. Contact Chelsea today at chelsea@countrycabinetsetc.com.

Erica DeVeer

Job Titles:
  • Designer
Erica came to Country Cabinets with over 15 years of experience in the clothing industry. She has a natural flair for color and textures, coupled with a warm personality. Erica's clients return to her because of her design expertise, as well as her ability to create innovative designs and maximize the space available. Contact Erica today at erica@countrycabinetsetc.com.

Joy Check

Job Titles:
  • CFO & Owner )
With a degree in business management, Joy oversees 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. Outside of her duties at Country Cabinets, Joy enjoys her volunteer work in the "New Life" program at Memorial Hospital, creating hope for young mothers overcoming substance abuse. She is well known for helping these young women and their children move forward to a bright future.

Kate Roden

Job Titles:
  • Design Assistant
After renovating several of her own kitchens through the years, it became clear that Kate should be part of the Country Cabinets "family". Country Cabinets is lucky that Kate's family is willing to share her and her talents with us. Her quilting talents, color skills, and remodeling experience, make her a perfect fit for the kitchen and bath business at Country Cabinets.

Paul Lord

Job Titles:
  • Installation Technician
Paul is Country Cabinets' newest member of the installation team. Paul has been in the construction business for over 25 years. Paul's attention to detail and sense of humor compliments our team to a "tee". Paul's passion is his finish work here at Country Cabinets, as well as being a devoted family man. You can always count on Paul being the first one to arrive in the morning and one of the last to leave at the end of the day! Country Cabinets is proud of our installation team and the respect they show to each client's home.

Richard Check

Job Titles:
  • CEO & Owner )
Rich created Country Cabinets in 1976. Since the "early years," when Rich built cabinets and furniture, the business has grown to its 6000 sq. ft. location on East Conway Road in North Conway. Rich and his wife Joy, have two grown daughters, Kim & Carrie, and two grandchildren, Alex & Sophie. As a kitchen designer, Rich prides himself not just as a designer but also as a creative problem solver for his clients. As the owner, Rich oversees and is involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operations and is available for showroom consultation with clients and designers.