About Us
The idea for Used Wheelchairs USA was born shortly after Brian Raub, co-founder of Used Wheelchairs USA, had a serious water skiing accident on Smith Mountain Lake in 2005. Brian tore his adductor (hip) muscles and other muscles in his back -- and was unable to walk. He became stir-crazy (with no mobility device), then searched for an electric wheelchair that could see him through his recovery.
Brian searched the Internet for used electric wheelchairs, but found the results to be surprisingly sparse. As his frustration mounted, Brian formulated an idea for a website that would provide used electric wheelchairs -- with wheelchair selection assistance for those with both temporary and long-term mobility needs.
Used Wheelchairs USA now provides unique services. We offer you the option to buy a used electric wheelchair, to rent a used electric wheelchair, or to sell us your used electric wheelchair. We provide a 30-Day Performance Guarantee and a 10-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
Our unique Find My Perfect Wheelchair feature helps you to pinpoint your mobility needs and to find your ideal wheelchair. You will appreciate our intelligent recommendations.
We're proud of the services that we offer and the products we provide. Used Wheelchairs USA will work with you to deliver all of your mobility needs.
Lisa Raub, President - Co-founded Used Wheelchairs USA in August 2005. Raised in Greenville PA, Lisa earned her BA in Psychology from Yale University (1975) and her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania (1981). Lisa was the president of A1Vacations from 1999-2005, when A1Vacations was acquired by the WVR Group (now HomeAway.com). Lisa manages customer service and operations at Used Wheelchairs USA.
Paul Glover, Programmer & Network Administrator - Joined Used Wheelchairs USA in 2005. Originally from Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Paul earned his BSC in Information & Communications Technology from Queens University in Belfast, Ireland (1996). Paul previously worked in software development for Aepona Group Ltd. & Northbook Technology, in Belfast. Paul moved to Smith Mountain Lake in March 2005 when he married Kelli Glover. Paul is the ColdFusion/SQL/HTML programmer and administers networks at Used Wheelchairs USA.
Bill Tucker, Refurbishing Manager - Joined Used Wheelchairs USA in 2007. Bill was raised in Madison, NJ. He worked for 30 years (including 18 in management) at F.W. Woolworth and Woolco stores in NY, CT, MA, PR, TX, and LA. After 4 years as Owner/Manager of a transmission franchise in LA, Bill returned to retail store management for another 17 years in VA and CA. In 2004, Bill retired and moved with his wife to Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Emerging from retirement, Bill now refurbishes and details to like-new quality the used electric wheelchairs sold by Used Wheelchairs USA.
Erin Raub, Customer Support & Website Development - Joined Used Wheelchairs USA in 2005. Raised in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, Erin earned her BA in Anthropology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Virginia (2005). Erin participated in Americorp's Jumpstart program and travels in Central America, Brazil, the Caribbean, and Europe. Through the wonder of the Internet, Erin works from Costa Rica on customer service and website development at Used Wheelchairs USA.
Brian Raub, Planning Manager - Co-founded Used Wheelchairs USA in August 2005. Raised in Greenville PA, Brian earned his BA in Political Science from Yale University (1975) and his MBA from Harvard Business School (1977). Brian founded A1Vacations (1998), which became one of the world's largest vacation rental advertising services. A1Vacations was acquired by HomeAway.com in 2005. Brian manages planning at Used Wheelchairs USA and Raub's Internet for Business LLC.
Raub's Internet for Business LLC
Used Wheelchairs USA is part of Raub's Internet for Business LLC -- a member of the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Used Wheelchairs USA
Raub's Internet for Business LLC
325 Waterside Drive
Moneta, VA 24121
Phone: 800-899-0322 or 540-721-3327