WADENA, MN - Homecrest Outdoor Living has added Babcock & Associates, Inc. to their network of residential sales representatives. Leslie Briley, Ray Babcock, and Ryan Clauss will represent Homecrest’s quality outdoor furniture throughout the Mid-Atlantic territory.
Babcock & Associates, Inc. have been representing outdoor living products since their founding over 30 years ago. Siblings Leslie Briley and Ray Babcock started the company together, and they have since represented a variety of outdoor brands, currently including Weber-Stephen Products, Design Toscano, and EZ Smart Tools.
Briley represents the territory of Maryland; Virginia; Washington, D.C; and Eastern Pennsylvania. She has developed deep connections with dealer partners over her long tenure in the outdoor products industry, and enjoys helping dealers grow their business and fine-tune their unique offerings to stand out in their market. Briley’s passions include grilling, paddleboarding, and serving on the Pennsylvania SPCA Board of Directors.
Babcock’s territory includes Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, West Virginia, and Eastern Pennsylvania. He employs a hands-on approach to help dealers thrive within their market. Babcock and his wife of 24 years have two Eagle Scout sons attending college at Virginia Tech and Gettysburg. The couple enjoys spending their free time on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and boating, barbecuing, and traveling.
Clauss covers the territory of New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. Since 2001, he has worked closely with numerous outdoor living and hardware locations throughout the Northeast. He is well known for his vast knowledge of products, attention to detail, and approachable demeanor, building lasting relationships with dealers over the years. Clauss enjoys spending time with family, skiing with his wife and two daughters, and working toward seeing the Philadelphia Eagles play at every NFL stadium.