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.
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 Fran 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.
Ralph D'Arienzo, Refurbishing Technician - Joined Used Wheelchairs USA in 2011. Ralph was born and raised on Long Island, NY. He worked 43 years as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic before retiring in 2009. Ralph is a US Army Vietnam-era veteran with a one-year tour in Thailand. He moved to Virginia in 1992 where he met and married his wife Sue in 1994. Ralph works with Bill Tucker refurbishing and detailing wheelchairs here at Used Wheelchairs USA.
Erin Raub, Customer Support for Spanish Speakers - 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 lives in the mountains of Costa Rica's Central Valley with her husband Fabian and son Max. Erin initially assisted with website development and now assists our Spanish-speaking customers at Used Wheelchairs USA.
Paul Glover, Programmer & Network Administrator - Worked at Used Wheelchairs USA from 2005-2011. 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 programmed this website for Used Wheelchairs USA.
Brian Raub - 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 assists with operations and wheelchair purchasing at Used Wheelchairs USA.
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
"Thanks so much for your wonderful customer service during our purchase of the Quantum chair. It's a great chair, exactly as represented, and the shipping was fast and flawless! Thank heavens our frustration with "the system" led me to a search on the web and we found you!"
-- from "LP" in Holmes Beach, Florida