Raymond Huger is an American businessman and venture capitalist who founded Paradigm Solutions International in 1991 and serves as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Huger spent 25 years with IBM as an Area Staff Director and Regional Manager, overseeing various IBM Branch Office operations before founding Paradigm.
He is also known for being the spouse of Karen Huger, who was regarded as a pillar of strength and a fierce opponent on “The Real Housewives of Potomac.” She grew up on a vast family farm in Virginia that has been in her family for over a century.
Raymond Huger's Net Worth
In 2022, Raymond Huger’s net worth is estimated to be $40 Million. His career as a businessman is his main source of income. However, he has faced financial issues despite all of the money he has amassed over the years as a result of his competence. According to sources, Raymond underpaid $1.5 million in federal taxes in 2017, and his company owes more than $3 million.
Her wealth is also increasing from several television appearances, including one on which his wife, Karen Huger, was a cast member. In addition, his wife’s trademark fragrance, “La’Dame,” was successfully introduced with Pop Ups in Bloomingdales retail shops throughout the United States.
Raymond's Early Life
Raymond Huger is 76 years old. He was born on October 17, 1946 in U.S.A. and is of African-American origin. However, the businessman has managed to keep all of the main information of his early life hidden, including his parents’ identities and whether or not he has siblings. Once we discover more, we will update this site.
Raymond Huger's Education
Raymond Huger earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Bernard Baruch College in 1974 and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fordham University in Marketing Management just two years later.
Raymond Huger's Wife and Family Life
Raymond Huger and Karen Huger have been married since 1997. Brandon and Rayvin Huger are the couple’s children. They currently live in a 5995-square-foot 6-bedroom mansion with seven full and two half bathrooms in Maryland. In 2021, the “Real Housewives of Potomac” couple marked their 25th wedding anniversary, as shown in an Instagram post. They can be seen in the photographs enjoying the special day with flowers and a bottle of champagne. “Today is our 25th anniversary, we toast to our love and life together! Excited to share with you all our wonderful celebration, it’s fun, blinged and so much more! ” the real housewife captioned.
Karen also didn’t fail to share another post about their 26th anniversary. On September 8, 2022, the “RHOP” star posted a photo of them together and wrote in the caption, “Happy 26th Baby!! Love u❤️ #anniversary #rhop.” Prior to that, on August 25, 2022, she posted a series of photos of him and herself as well. They are at the French Riveaira at that time, having a good dinner date, as per the information in the caption she wrote.
As of this writing, Raymond still doesn’t have any social media accounts.
Raymond Huger's Career
Raymond Huger got modest roles in the business sector after finishing his studies in computer systems technology at numerous local organizations. However, his prior expertise paid off when he found a position at IBM, and after beginning off in a lowly capacity, his workload rose, and he was quickly promoted to Area Staff Director, and then to Regional Manager. He worked at IBM for more than 20 years, during which time he learned all there is to know about starting a business. That was the case when he quit IBM in 1991 and formed Paradigm Solutions. His business began as a small startup, but it quickly grew into a thriving IT corporation with annual earnings of over $60 million, making him well-known across the globe. However, in 2004, he opted to sell his firm to government contractor CACI for an undisclosed sum, but it was enough for him to establish another business and live off the proceeds. He stayed with the now-sold firm until 2007, but in 2006, he founded a new Paradigm Solutions, this time Paradigm Solutions International Incorporation, where he is currently CEO and President.
Raymond has made multiple cinematic appearances in addition to his employment in the IT business. Raymond, together with his wife Karen, is a star of the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” which debuted in January 2016. Although his wife is the major character, he has appeared with her on many occasions. The series has so far broadcast for three seasons, totaling 36 episodes.
Today, Raymond Huger continues to manage his variety of businesses and is one of the stars of “The Real Housewives of Potomac.” On the program, Raymond is presented as a loving husband who supports his wife through the highs and lows of reality television. People have complimented Raymond for being a good example for husbands everywhere and for his constant support of Karen. Both “RHOP” fans and his business associates admire him for his ability to strike a balance between his work and personal commitments.
Real Housewives of Potomac Storyline for Raymond Huger
Raymond Huger joined “The Real Housewives of Potomac” in season 1 in 2016.
On “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” Raymond Huger’s wife Karen Huger is dubbed “The Grand Dame.” She’s been bragging about her opulent lifestyle and thirst for nothing less than the finest since Season 1. Fans have loved seeing her interplay with her husband whom she refers to as “The Black Bill Gates,” since she has such a larger-than-life persona.
Fans also have been watching the couple’s developing tension as a result of a spate of financial difficulties. Karen said in Season 3 that she and Ray were selling their property in order to move to a place outside of Potomac. However, it was revealed that Raymond owes millions of dollars in taxes, according to an article published by the Washington Post shortly after. Gizelle Bryant wasted no time in slamming Karen about her finances once news got out. Karen claims she was “shocked” when she realized how much money her husband owed, but she followed his instructions and let him handle it. She told Bravo’s Daily Dish that “Ray’s a phenomenal human being,” and “I could say it scared me. But he assured me that everything was going to be OK, as long as I stayed in my lane. And that’s what he meant, too. Let him handle it. It’s his business.”
By Season 5, viewers had seen the couple’s effort to rekindle their relationship’s closeness. Ray struggled to tell Karen how much he loved her while Karen attempted to serenade and woo her husband after becoming the provider in the marriage. According to their couple’s therapy session, the tycoon desired extra devotion and for her to cook more. When asked whether he was in love with his wife, he said, “I think I am.” Karen stated the pair was “raw this season” when chatting with Bravo’s Daily Dish about the shift in their onscreen relationship in Season 5 compared to previous seasons. She even said that things between them were so heated that she “didn’t know where we were gonna go.”
Raymond Huger's Appearance (Height, Hair, Eyes & More)
| Height | 5 ft 11 in 1.80 m |
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| Weight | 164 pounds 75 kg |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Fit |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Facts About Raymond Huger
| Nationality | American |
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| Estimate Net Worth | $40 million |
| Religion | — |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Birthplace | USA |
| Birthday | October 17, 1946 |